Early College Academy vs University Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 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
University Schools
Greeley · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,784 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Greeley, Colorado | University Schools Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #164 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #9356 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 293 | 1,784 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 1,784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 293.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 24% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •University Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 62.1%).
- •University Schools does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 293.0).
- •University Schools is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 293.
- •Early College Academy is a public school while University Schools 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 University Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early College Academy and University Schools?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 293. University Schools: 1,784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and University Schools rank in Colorado?
Early College Academy is 164th of 307 and University Schools is unranked among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).