Alta Vista Charter School vs Lamar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Charter School
Lamar · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
133 students
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Charter School Lamar, Colorado | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 993 | #235 of 307 |
| National rank | #21126 of 50,301 | #12792 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 133 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 32.4).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 133.
- •Alta Vista Charter School is a charter school while Lamar High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alta Vista Charter School better than Lamar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Charter School ranks higher (55.7 vs 32.4 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 Alta Vista Charter School and Lamar High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Charter School: 133. Lamar High School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Charter School and Lamar High School rank in Colorado?
Alta Vista Charter School is 329th of 993 and Lamar High School is 235th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).