Serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12, Coronado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coronado High School's student population of 1,305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coronado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado High School's ranking?
Coronado High School is ranked #631 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coronado High School often compared to?
Coronado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coronado High School?
The graduation rate of Coronado High School is 83%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Coronado High School?
1,305 students attend Coronado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Coronado High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coronado High School?
Coronado High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coronado High School offer ?
Coronado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coronado High School part of?
Coronado High School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Coronado High School located?
Coronado High School is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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