Alpine Academy High School vs Katherine Dunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 925 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Academy High School
Sparks · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Alpine Academy High School Sparks, Nevada | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 98 | #255 of 408 |
| National rank | #4050 of 16,910 | #41140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 36% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 25.9).
- •Alpine Academy High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 36%).
- •Alpine Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 44%).
- •Alpine Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.4).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 224.
- •Alpine Academy High School is a charter school while Katherine Dunn Elementary 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 Alpine Academy High School better than Katherine Dunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Academy High School ranks higher (67.0 vs 25.9 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 Alpine Academy High School and Katherine Dunn Elementary?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Academy High School: 224. Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Academy High School and Katherine Dunn Elementary rank in Nevada?
Alpine Academy High School is 13th of 98 and Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).