Arapahoe High School vs Sandburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 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
Sandburg Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Arapahoe High School Centennial, Colorado | Sandburg Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 307 | #146 of 993 |
| National rank | #1839 of 16,910 | #12303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,748 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| city | Centennial | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arapahoe High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 68.6).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Sandburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 16.8%).
- •Sandburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.7).
- •Arapahoe High School is the larger school with 1,748 students compared with 495.
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 Sandburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Arapahoe High School ranks higher (76.5 vs 68.6 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 Sandburg Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe High School: 1,748. Sandburg Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe High School and Sandburg Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe High School is 20th of 307 and Sandburg Elementary School is 146th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).