Cheyenne Mountain High School vs Dakota Ridge Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,275 students
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
| Measure | Cheyenne Mountain High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 307 | #36 of 307 |
| National rank | #1187 of 16,910 | #2921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,277 |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheyenne Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 71.5).
- •Cheyenne Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Cheyenne Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Cheyenne Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 24.3%).
- •Cheyenne Mountain High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.6).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 1,275.
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 Cheyenne Mountain High School better than Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks higher (80.5 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 Cheyenne Mountain High School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheyenne Mountain High School: 1,275. Dakota Ridge Senior High School: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheyenne Mountain High School and Dakota Ridge Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is 8th of 307 and Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 36th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).