Pikes Peak Early College vs Sand Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pikes Peak Early College
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
204 students
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students
| Measure | Pikes Peak Early College Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sand Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 307 | #219 of 307 |
| National rank | #2263 of 16,910 | #11899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 204 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 34.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikes Peak Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 36.3).
- •Pikes Peak Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 26%).
- •Pikes Peak Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 51%).
- •Sand Creek High School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 34.0).
- •Sand Creek High School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 204.
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 Pikes Peak Early College better than Sand Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pikes Peak Early College ranks higher (74.4 vs 36.3 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 Pikes Peak Early College and Sand Creek High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pikes Peak Early College: 204. Sand Creek High School: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pikes Peak Early College and Sand Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Pikes Peak Early College is 27th of 307 and Sand Creek High School is 219th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).