AXL Academy vs Gateway High 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.
AXL Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
Gateway High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students
| Measure | AXL Academy Aurora, Colorado | Gateway High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 993 | #305 of 307 |
| National rank | #44256 of 50,301 | #16580 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,748 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 8% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AXL Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 10.2).
- •AXL Academy does better on math proficiency (16% vs 8%).
- •AXL Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •AXL Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 83.1%).
- •AXL Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 21.1).
- •Gateway High School is the larger school with 1,748 students compared with 402.
- •AXL Academy is a charter school while Gateway High 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 AXL Academy better than Gateway High School?
On the Success Index (US), AXL Academy ranks higher (20.9 vs 10.2 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 AXL Academy and Gateway High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AXL Academy: 402. Gateway High School: 1,748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AXL Academy and Gateway High School rank in Colorado?
AXL Academy is 855th of 993 and Gateway High School is 305th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).