Arvada West High School vs Drake Junior High School
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 West High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,923 students
Drake Junior High School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Arvada West High School Arvada, Colorado | Drake Junior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 307 | #38 of 262 |
| National rank | #5994 of 16,910 | #3970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,923 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 59.2).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Arvada West High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 28.4%).
- •Drake Junior High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.9).
- •Arvada West High School is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 1,002.
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 West High School better than Drake Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Junior High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 59.2 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 Arvada West High School and Drake Junior High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arvada West High School: 1,923. Drake Junior High School: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arvada West High School and Drake Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Arvada West High School is 98th of 307 and Drake Junior High School is 38th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).