Atlas Preparatory High School vs Carmel Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
499 students
Carmel Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Carmel Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 307 | #852 of 993 |
| National rank | #10804 of 16,910 | #44202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 499 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atlas Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 21.0).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 87.6%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.6).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 490.
- •Atlas Preparatory High School is a charter school while Carmel Community 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlas Preparatory High School better than Carmel Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Atlas Preparatory High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 21.0 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 Atlas Preparatory High School and Carmel Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory High School: 499. Carmel Community School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory High School and Carmel Community School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory High School is 193rd of 307 and Carmel Community School is 852nd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).