Cherry Creek Elevation vs Parker Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Creek Elevation
Centennial · Public high · Grades 6–12
248 students
Parker Performing Arts
Englewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
638 students
| Measure | Cherry Creek Elevation Centennial, Colorado | Parker Performing Arts Englewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 307 | #456 of 993 |
| National rank | #372 of 16,910 | #27106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 248 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Centennial | Englewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Creek Elevation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 47.1).
- •Cherry Creek Elevation does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 17.7).
- •Parker Performing Arts is the larger school with 638 students compared with 248.
- •Cherry Creek Elevation is a public school while Parker Performing Arts is a charter 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 Cherry Creek Elevation better than Parker Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Creek Elevation ranks higher (87.9 vs 47.1 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 Cherry Creek Elevation and Parker Performing Arts?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Englewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Creek Elevation: 248. Parker Performing Arts: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Creek Elevation and Parker Performing Arts rank in Colorado?
Cherry Creek Elevation is 2nd of 307 and Parker Performing Arts is 456th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).