Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy vs Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
89 students
Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Parker · Public high · Grades 9–12
88 students
| Measure | Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Denver, Colorado | Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 307 | #5 of 307 |
| National rank | #10134 of 16,910 | #829 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 89 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Denver | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 43.3).
- •Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.0).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is the larger school with 89 students compared with 88.
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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy better than Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship?
On the Success Index (US), Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship ranks higher (83.4 vs 43.3 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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Denver and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy: 89. Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship rank in Colorado?
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is 178th of 307 and Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship is 5th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).