Grand Peak Academy vs Vista Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Peak Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
608 students
Vista Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,473 students
| Measure | Grand Peak Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Vista Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 993 | #142 of 307 |
| National rank | #30289 of 50,301 | #8492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 1,473 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 42.5).
- •Grand Peak Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Vista Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Grand Peak Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 37.9%).
- •Grand Peak Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Vista Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 608.
- •Grand Peak Academy is a charter school while Vista Ridge 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 Grand Peak Academy better than Vista Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Ridge High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 42.5 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 Grand Peak Academy and Vista Ridge High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Peak Academy: 608. Vista Ridge High School: 1,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Peak Academy and Vista Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Grand Peak Academy is 522nd of 993 and Vista Ridge High School is 142nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).