Boulder High School vs New Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
New Vista High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
| Measure | Boulder High School Boulder, Colorado | New Vista High School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 307 | #72 of 307 |
| National rank | #3120 of 16,910 | #4436 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,939 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulder High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 65.4).
- •Boulder High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •New Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •New Vista High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 34.5%).
- •New Vista High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.3).
- •Boulder High School is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 327.
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 Boulder High School better than New Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boulder High School ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.4 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 Boulder High School and New Vista High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder High School: 1,939. New Vista High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder High School and New Vista High School rank in Colorado?
Boulder High School is 39th of 307 and New Vista High School is 72nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).