Excel Academy Charter School vs Ralston Valley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Academy Charter School
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
445 students
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Excel Academy Charter School Arvada, Colorado | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #204 of 993 | #16 of 307 |
| National rank | #14715 of 50,301 | #1476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 65.1).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 24.5%).
- •Excel Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.6).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 445.
- •Excel Academy Charter School is a charter school while Ralston Valley Senior High School is a public 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 Excel Academy Charter School better than Ralston Valley Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 65.1 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 Excel Academy Charter School and Ralston Valley Senior High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Academy Charter School: 445. Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Academy Charter School and Ralston Valley Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Excel Academy Charter School is 204th of 993 and Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).