Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy vs Vista Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
Vista Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,473 students
| Measure | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Vista Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 993 | #142 of 307 |
| National rank | #13991 of 50,301 | #8492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 1,473 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 49.6).
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 37.9%).
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.9).
- •Vista Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 538.
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is a charter school while Vista Ridge 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy better than Vista Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 49.6 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 Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy and Vista Ridge High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy: 538. Vista Ridge High School: 1,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy and Vista Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is 187th of 993 and Vista Ridge High School is 142nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).