Harrison High School vs The Vanguard School (High)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
The Vanguard School (High)
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
303 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Vanguard School (High) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #263 of 307 | #3 of 307 |
| National rank | #14119 of 16,910 | #488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,089 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Vanguard School (High) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 26.3).
- •The Vanguard School (High) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 72.5%).
- •The Vanguard School (High) does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.6).
- •Harrison High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 303.
- •Harrison High School is a public school while The Vanguard School (High) 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 Harrison High School better than The Vanguard School (High)?
On the Success Index (US), The Vanguard School (High) ranks higher (86.6 vs 26.3 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 Harrison High School and The Vanguard School (High)?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 1,089. The Vanguard School (High): 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and The Vanguard School (High) rank in Colorado?
Harrison High School is 263rd of 307 and The Vanguard School (High) is 3rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).