Crested Butte Secondary School vs Global Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crested Butte Secondary School
Crested Butte · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students
Global Leadership Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students
| Measure | Crested Butte Secondary School Crested Butte, Colorado | Global Leadership Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 307 | #296 of 307 |
| National rank | #3123 of 16,910 | #15779 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 15% |
| city | Crested Butte | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crested Butte Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 16.9).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34.5%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 75.8%).
- •Crested Butte Secondary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 25.0).
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 Crested Butte Secondary School better than Global Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Crested Butte Secondary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 16.9 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 Crested Butte Secondary School and Global Leadership Academy?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Crested Butte and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crested Butte Secondary School: 400. Global Leadership Academy: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crested Butte Secondary School and Global Leadership Academy rank in Colorado?
Crested Butte Secondary School is 40th of 307 and Global Leadership Academy is 296th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).