Aurora Highlands K-8 vs Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Highlands K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
472 students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Aurora Highlands K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 993 | #226 of 307 |
| National rank | #26868 of 50,301 | #12329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 34.4).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 62.1%).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 472.
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 Aurora Highlands K-8 better than Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Highlands K-8 ranks higher (47.4 vs 34.4 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 Aurora Highlands K-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Highlands K-8: 472. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Highlands K-8 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in Colorado?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is 447th of 993 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).