CIVA Charter Academy vs Mesa Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CIVA Charter Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
174 students
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
| Measure | CIVA Charter Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 307 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #3881 of 16,910 | #8408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 174 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CIVA Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 49.9).
- •CIVA Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •CIVA Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 39.1%).
- •CIVA Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •Mesa Valley Community School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 174.
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 CIVA Charter Academy better than Mesa Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), CIVA Charter Academy ranks higher (67.7 vs 49.9 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 CIVA Charter Academy and Mesa Valley Community School?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CIVA Charter Academy: 174. Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CIVA Charter Academy and Mesa Valley Community School rank in Colorado?
CIVA Charter Academy is 56th of 307 and Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).