Rocky Mountain High School vs Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,044 students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, Colorado | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 307 | #226 of 307 |
| National rank | #4663 of 16,910 | #12329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,044 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 34% |
| city | Fort Collins | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 34.4).
- •Rocky Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Rocky Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Rocky Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 62.1%).
- •Rocky Mountain High School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 2,044.
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 High School better than Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 34.4 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 Rocky Mountain High School and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Mountain High School: 2,044. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Mountain High School and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in Colorado?
Rocky Mountain High School is 78th of 307 and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).