Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory vs Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 463 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
960 students
| Measure | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado | Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 307 | #747 of 993 |
| National rank | #12329 of 16,910 | #40002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,045 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 2,045 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 27.7).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 960.
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 Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory better than Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks higher (34.4 vs 27.7 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 Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory rank in Colorado?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 and Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 747th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).