Academy High School vs Monterey Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 615 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
Monterey Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
| Measure | Academy High School Thornton, Colorado | Monterey Community School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 307 | #908 of 993 |
| National rank | #14885 of 16,910 | #46341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 399 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Thornton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 17.5).
- •Monterey Community School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 78.6%).
- •Academy High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.1).
- •Monterey Community School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 399.
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 Monterey Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy High School ranks higher (22.3 vs 17.5 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 Monterey Community School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy High School: 399. Monterey Community School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy High School and Monterey Community School rank in Colorado?
Academy High School is 273rd of 307 and Monterey Community School is 908th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).