Mountain Range High School vs Westgate Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Range High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
Westgate Community School
Thornton · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
| Measure | Mountain Range High School Westminster, Colorado | Westgate Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #188 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #10695 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,788 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 1,788 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| city | Westminster | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westgate Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Westgate Community School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.8).
- •Mountain Range High School is the larger school with 1,788 students compared with 540.
- •Mountain Range High School is a public school while Westgate Community School 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 Mountain Range High School better than Westgate Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Range High School and Westgate Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Range High School: 1,788. Westgate Community School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Range High School and Westgate Community School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Range High School is 188th of 307 and Westgate Community School is unranked among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).