Top Rankings
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 12,348 students in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
29 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
12,348 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
774 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
# American Indian Students
60 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
269 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,430 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
36%
# Black Students
1,434 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
3,080 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
25%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
78 Students
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
997 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
967
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,018
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,040
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
992
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,003
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
971
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,025
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,017
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
943
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
897
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
894
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
792
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
789
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,312 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,350
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,312
$15,791
Best Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 7-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,000 students
Rank: #44.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #88.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Grades: PK-7
| 718 students
Rank: #99.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1212.
Otero Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1313.
Turman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1414.
Sand Creek International School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Grades: K-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Online Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1717.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1818.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: K-4
| 282 students
Rank: #1919.
Fox Meadow Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #2020.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Giberson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #2323.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Harrison High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,143 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #2727.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
Rank: #2828.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Slater Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Grades: K-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An manages 29 public schools serving 12,348 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An is ranked #81 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
52% of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,312 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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