Early College Academy vs Union Colony Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students
Union Colony Preparatory School
Greeley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
333 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Greeley, Colorado | Union Colony Preparatory School Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 307 | #277 of 307 |
| National rank | #9356 of 16,910 | #15033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 293 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 293.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 17% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 21.5).
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 17%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Union Colony Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 62.1%).
- •Union Colony Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 293.0).
- •Union Colony Preparatory School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 293.
- •Early College Academy is a public school while Union Colony Preparatory School 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 Early College Academy better than Union Colony Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College Academy ranks higher (46.3 vs 21.5 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 Early College Academy and Union Colony Preparatory School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 293. Union Colony Preparatory School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and Union Colony Preparatory School rank in Colorado?
Early College Academy is 164th of 307 and Union Colony Preparatory School is 277th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).