Arapahoe High School vs Gateway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapahoe High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students
Gateway High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students
| Measure | Arapahoe High School Centennial, Colorado | Gateway High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 307 | #305 of 307 |
| National rank | #1839 of 16,910 | #16580 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,748 | 1,748 |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 1,748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 8% |
| city | Centennial | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arapahoe High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 10.2).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 8%).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 19%).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 83.1%).
- •Gateway High School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.7).
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 Arapahoe High School better than Gateway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arapahoe High School ranks higher (76.5 vs 10.2 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 Arapahoe High School and Gateway High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe High School: 1,748. Gateway High School: 1,748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe High School and Gateway High School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe High School is 20th of 307 and Gateway High School is 305th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).