Fairview High School vs New Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
New Vista High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
| Measure | Fairview High School Boulder, Colorado | New Vista High School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 307 | #72 of 307 |
| National rank | #1218 of 16,910 | #4436 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,863 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 37% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 65.4).
- •Fairview High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 37%).
- •Fairview High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Fairview High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 26.3%).
- •New Vista High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.3).
- •Fairview High School is the larger school with 1,863 students compared with 327.
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 Fairview High School better than New Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview High School ranks higher (80.3 vs 65.4 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 Fairview High School and New Vista High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview High School: 1,863. New Vista High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview High School and New Vista High School rank in Colorado?
Fairview High School is 9th of 307 and New Vista High School is 72nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).