Pine Creek High School vs TCA College Pathways
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
TCA College Pathways
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 7–12
502 students
| Measure | Pine Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | TCA College Pathways Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 307 | #73 of 307 |
| National rank | #2299 of 16,910 | #4442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,875 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 65.4).
- •TCA College Pathways does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •TCA College Pathways does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Pine Creek High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.9).
- •Pine Creek High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 502.
- •Pine Creek High School is a public school while TCA College Pathways 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 Pine Creek High School better than TCA College Pathways?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Creek High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 65.4 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 TCA College Pathways?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Creek High School: 1,875. TCA College Pathways: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Creek High School and TCA College Pathways rank in Colorado?
Pine Creek High School is 29th of 307 and TCA College Pathways is 73rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).