Akron High School vs Ascend College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akron High School
Akron · Public high · Grades 9–12
110 students
Ascend College Prep
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 10–12
109 students
| Measure | Akron High School Akron, Colorado | Ascend College Prep Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 307 | #186 of 307 |
| National rank | #11134 of 16,910 | #10628 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 110 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Akron | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascend College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 39.2).
- •Akron High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.2).
- •Akron High School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 109.
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 Akron High School better than Ascend College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend College Prep ranks higher (41.3 vs 39.2 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 Akron High School and Ascend College Prep?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Akron and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akron High School: 110. Ascend College Prep: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akron High School and Ascend College Prep rank in Colorado?
Akron High School is 203rd of 307 and Ascend College Prep is 186th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).