Falcon High School vs Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon High School
Peyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,172 students
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Falcon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | Falcon High School Peyton, Colorado | Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Falcon, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 307 | #375 of 993 |
| National rank | #8157 of 16,910 | #23427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,172 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Peyton | Falcon |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 50.9).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Falcon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 28.8%).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.9).
- •Falcon High School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 400.
- •Falcon High School is a public school while Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning 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 Falcon High School better than Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (52.5 vs 50.9 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 Falcon High School and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Peyton and Falcon in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon High School: 1,172. Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon High School and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
Falcon High School is 129th of 307 and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is 375th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).