Cardinal Community Academy Charter School vs Weld Central Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Keenesburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students
Weld Central Senior High School
Keenesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
651 students
| Measure | Cardinal Community Academy Charter School Keenesburg, Colorado | Weld Central Senior High School Keenesburg, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 993 | #239 of 307 |
| National rank | #26269 of 50,301 | #12898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 182 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Keenesburg | Keenesburg |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Community Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 32.0).
- •Cardinal Community Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Cardinal Community Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Weld Central Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.2).
- •Weld Central Senior High School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 182.
- •Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is a charter school while Weld Central Senior 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School better than Weld Central Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks higher (48.3 vs 32.0 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School and Weld Central Senior High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Keenesburg and Keenesburg in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School: 182. Weld Central Senior High School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Community Academy Charter School and Weld Central Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is 437th of 993 and Weld Central Senior High School is 239th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).