Rocky Mountain Classical Academy vs Sand Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,162 students
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students
| Measure | Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sand Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 993 | #219 of 307 |
| National rank | #30254 of 50,301 | #11899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,162 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Classical Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 36.3).
- •Sand Creek High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Sand Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Rocky Mountain Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 50.7%).
- •Rocky Mountain Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.0).
- •Sand Creek High School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 1,162.
- •Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is a charter school while Sand Creek 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy better than Sand Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks higher (42.6 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy and Sand Creek High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy: 1,162. Sand Creek High School: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Mountain Classical Academy and Sand Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is 521st of 993 and Sand Creek High School is 219th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).