Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An

1060 Harrison Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80905-3586
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,267 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
28 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
12,267 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
800 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#80 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15%
29%
80%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.62
# American Indian Students
64 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
287 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,457 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
35%
# Black Students
1,446 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
2,964 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
24%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
969 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
1,031
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,038
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
976
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
989
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
931
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
980
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,025
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
982
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
922
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
932
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
895
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
760
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
806
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,413 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$189 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,438
$15,418
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,413
$15,735
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 7-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
James Irwin Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 611 students
Rank: #99.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1212.
Otero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
Turman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #1414.
Sand Creek International School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1717.
Wildflower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1818.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: K-4
| 267 students
Rank: #1919.
Fox Meadow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #2020.
Bricker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Giberson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Monterey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #2323.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1740 Pepperwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #2727.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #2828.
Panorama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 403 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 28 public schools serving 12,267 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 #83 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?
53% of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An students are Hispanic, 24% 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 15:1, which is lower than 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 $15,413 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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