Atlas Preparatory High School vs Sand Creek International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Sand Creek International School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sand Creek International School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 307 | #605 of 993 |
| National rank | #10804 of 16,910 | #34218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 499 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| 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 36.7).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Atlas Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 82.6%).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Sand Creek International School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 499.
- •Atlas Preparatory High School is a charter school while Sand Creek International 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 Atlas Preparatory High School better than Sand Creek International School?
On the Success Index (US), Atlas Preparatory High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 36.7 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 Sand Creek International School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory High School: 499. Sand Creek International School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory High School and Sand Creek International School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory High School is 193rd of 307 and Sand Creek International School is 605th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).