Serving 252 students in grades 6-12, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's student population of 252 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 0.63, which is more 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
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's ranking?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center often compared to?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs, Community Prep Charter School, The Bijou School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
252 students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center offer ?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center part of?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center located?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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