Pine Creek High School vs Ralston Valley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Pine Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 307 | #16 of 307 |
| National rank | #2299 of 16,910 | #1476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,875 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 74.2).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 15.3%).
- •Pine Creek High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.6).
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 Pine Creek High School better than Ralston Valley Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 74.2 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 Pine Creek High School and Ralston Valley Senior High School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Creek High School: 1,875. Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Creek High School and Ralston Valley Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Pine Creek High School is 29th of 307 and Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).