Pagosa Peak Open School vs Pagosa Springs High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
Pagosa Springs High School
Pagosa Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
435 students
| Measure | Pagosa Peak Open School Pagosa Springs, Colorado | Pagosa Springs High School Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 993 | #163 of 307 |
| National rank | #42249 of 50,301 | #9337 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 111 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pagosa Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 24.1).
- •Pagosa Springs High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Pagosa Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Pagosa Springs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Pagosa Peak Open School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Pagosa Springs High School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 111.
- •Pagosa Peak Open School is a charter school while Pagosa Springs 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pagosa Peak Open School better than Pagosa Springs High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pagosa Springs High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 24.1 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 Pagosa Peak Open School and Pagosa Springs High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pagosa Springs and Pagosa Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pagosa Peak Open School: 111. Pagosa Springs High School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pagosa Peak Open School and Pagosa Springs High School rank in Colorado?
Pagosa Peak Open School is 793rd of 993 and Pagosa Springs High School is 163rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).