Arvada High School vs Foster Dual Language PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arvada High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Foster Dual Language PK-8
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
| Measure | Arvada High School Arvada, Colorado | Foster Dual Language PK-8 Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 307 | #787 of 993 |
| National rank | #14590 of 16,910 | #42055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 754 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.9 vs 24.4).
- •Arvada High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Arvada High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 71%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.3).
- •Arvada High School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 454.
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 Arvada High School better than Foster Dual Language PK-8?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arvada High School and Foster Dual Language PK-8?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arvada High School: 754. Foster Dual Language PK-8: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arvada High School and Foster Dual Language PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Arvada High School is 267th of 307 and Foster Dual Language PK-8 is 787th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).