Banning Lewis Ranch Academy vs Vista Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,697 students
Vista Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,473 students
| Measure | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Vista Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #142 of 307 |
| National rank | – | #8492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,697 | 1,473 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 1,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banning Lewis Ranch Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Vista Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Banning Lewis Ranch Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 37.9%).
- •Banning Lewis Ranch Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.9).
- •Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 1,473.
- •Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a charter school while Vista Ridge 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy better than Vista Ridge High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and Vista Ridge High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy: 1,697. Vista Ridge High School: 1,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and Vista Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is unranked and Vista Ridge High School is 142nd of 307 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).