Aurora West College Preparatory Academy vs Wheat Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Aurora · Public high · Grades 6–12
927 students
Wheat Ridge High School
Wheat Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Aurora West College Preparatory Academy Aurora, Colorado | Wheat Ridge High School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 307 | #114 of 307 |
| National rank | #16748 of 16,910 | #7255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 927 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 41% |
| city | Aurora | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheat Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 7.6).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 7%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 15%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.2).
- •Wheat Ridge High School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 927.
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 West College Preparatory Academy better than Wheat Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheat Ridge High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 7.6 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 Aurora West College Preparatory Academy and Wheat Ridge High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy: 927. Wheat Ridge High School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora West College Preparatory Academy and Wheat Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is 307th of 307 and Wheat Ridge High School is 114th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).