Canon City High School vs Wheat Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon City High School
Canon City · Public high · Grades 9–12
936 students
Wheat Ridge High School
Wheat Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Canon City High School Canon City, Colorado | Wheat Ridge High School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 307 | #114 of 307 |
| National rank | #12856 of 16,910 | #7255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 936 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 41% |
| city | Canon City | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheat Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 32.1).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •Canon City High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 932.
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 Canon City High School better than Wheat Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheat Ridge High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 32.1 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 Canon City High School and Wheat Ridge High School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City High School: 936. Wheat Ridge High School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City High School and Wheat Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Canon City High School is 238th of 307 and Wheat Ridge High School is 114th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).