Air Academy High School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Air Academy High School
Usaf Academy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Air Academy High School Usaf Academy, Colorado | Thomas Jefferson High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 307 | #137 of 307 |
| National rank | #2375 of 16,910 | #8413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,380 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Air Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 49.9).
- •Air Academy High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Air Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Air Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 50.9%).
- •Air Academy High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 1,380.
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 Air Academy High School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Air Academy High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 49.9 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 Air Academy High School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Usaf Academy and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Air Academy High School: 1,380. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Air Academy High School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Colorado?
Air Academy High School is 31st of 307 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 137th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).