Arvada High School vs Secrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 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
Secrest Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
| Measure | Arvada High School Arvada, Colorado | Secrest Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 307 | #693 of 993 |
| National rank | #14590 of 16,910 | #37755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Secrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 23.9).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Arvada High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 71%).
- •Secrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.3).
- •Arvada High School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 334.
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 Secrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Secrest Elementary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 23.9 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 Arvada High School and Secrest Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arvada High School: 754. Secrest Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arvada High School and Secrest Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Arvada High School is 267th of 307 and Secrest Elementary School is 693rd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).