North Star Academy vs Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Academy
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Parker · Public high · Grades 9–12
88 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Parker, Colorado | Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 993 | #5 of 307 |
| National rank | #10812 of 50,301 | #829 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 684 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 70.7).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 10.2%).
- •Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 19.0).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 88.
- •North Star Academy is a charter school while Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship 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 North Star Academy better than Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship?
On the Success Index (US), Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship ranks higher (83.4 vs 70.7 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 North Star Academy and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 684. Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship rank in Colorado?
North Star Academy is 125th of 993 and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship is 5th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).