Public School Review - Established 2003

Falcon High School vs. Pine Creek High School

Should you attend Falcon High School or Pine Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Falcon High School
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Pine Creek High School
10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pine Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Falcon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,913 students in grades 9-12, Pine Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,263 students
1,913 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Falcon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Falcon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Falcon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Falcon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#720 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#119 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Falcon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
54%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Falcon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Falcon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in CO)
94%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Falcon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pine Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Falcon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pine Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
348
510
Grade 10 Students
326
503
Grade 11 Students
290
457
Grade 12 Students
299
443

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Falcon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Falcon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Falcon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Falcon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE