Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory vs William Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 7.5 km 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
William Smith High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
| Measure | Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 307 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #12329 of 16,910 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,045 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 2,045 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 17.0).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on math proficiency (34% vs 7.5%).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 81.5%).
- •William Smith High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 410.
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 William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks higher (34.4 vs 17.0 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 William Smith High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 226th of 307 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).