Highlands Ranch High School vs Platte River Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
Platte River Charter Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students
| Measure | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Platte River Charter Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #38 of 307 | #14 of 993 |
| National rank | #3020 of 16,910 | #3145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,323 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte River Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 71.1).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 23.7%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •Highlands Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 475.
- •Highlands Ranch High School is a public school while Platte River Charter Academy 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 Highlands Ranch High School better than Platte River Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Platte River Charter Academy ranks higher (83.5 vs 71.1 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 Highlands Ranch High School and Platte River Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Platte River Charter Academy: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Ranch High School and Platte River Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 and Platte River Charter Academy is 14th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).