Academy High School vs Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 120 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Academy High School Thornton, Colorado | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 307 | #289 of 307 |
| National rank | #14885 of 16,910 | #15463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 18.9).
- •Academy High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 74.4%).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •Academy High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 393.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy High School better than Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Academy High School ranks higher (22.3 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
About 120 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy High School: 399. Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
Academy High School is 273rd of 307 and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).