Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver vs Horizon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
305 students
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver Brighton, Colorado | Horizon High School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 993 | #107 of 307 |
| National rank | #46637 of 50,301 | #6703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 16.9).
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 305.
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is a charter school while Horizon High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver better than Horizon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 16.9 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver and Horizon High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver: 305. Horizon High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver and Horizon High School rank in Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is 918th of 993 and Horizon High School is 107th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).