Atlas Preparatory High School vs KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 102 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
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | KIPP Denver Collegiate High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 307 | #167 of 307 |
| National rank | #10804 of 16,910 | #9643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.6).
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 88.1%).
- •KIPP Denver Collegiate High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 477.
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 Atlas Preparatory High School better than KIPP Denver Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Denver Collegiate High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.6 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 KIPP Denver Collegiate High School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory High School: 499. KIPP Denver Collegiate High School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory High School and KIPP Denver Collegiate High School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory High School is 193rd of 307 and KIPP Denver Collegiate High School is 167th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).