Chatfield High School vs Dakota Ridge Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatfield High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,808 students
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
| Measure | Chatfield High School Littleton, Colorado | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 307 | #36 of 307 |
| National rank | #1844 of 16,910 | #2921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,808 | 1,277 |
| Enrollment | 1,808 | 1,277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 71.5).
- •Chatfield High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Chatfield High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Chatfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 24.3%).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Chatfield High School is the larger school with 1,808 students compared with 1,277.
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 Chatfield High School better than Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chatfield High School ranks higher (76.5 vs 71.5 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 Chatfield High School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatfield High School: 1,808. Dakota Ridge Senior High School: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatfield High School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Chatfield High School is 21st of 307 and Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 36th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).