Sand Creek High School vs Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
442 students
| Measure | Sand Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Springs Studio for Academic Excellence Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 307 | #201 of 307 |
| National rank | #11899 of 16,910 | #11129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,426 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 36.3).
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Sand Creek High School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Sand Creek High School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 442.
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 Sand Creek High School better than Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks higher (39.3 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 Sand Creek High School and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Creek High School: 1,426. Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Creek High School and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rank in Colorado?
Sand Creek High School is 219th of 307 and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is 201st of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).