Wasson High School
2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909-1999 -  Map
tel: (719)328-2000
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Wasson High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County El Paso County, CO
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1586 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 407 students
Grade 10 - 393 students
Grade 11 - 383 students
Grade 12 - 403 students
This School ( CO ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( CO ) School Average
% American Indian 1% 1%
% Asian 3% 3%
% Hispanic 24% 29%
% Black 13% 5%
% White 59% 60%
Additional Student Information
This School ( CO ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 30% 29%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 9% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 1%
School Performance:
( CO ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Colorado Springs 11 School District
This School's Agency ( CO ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 62 3
Number of Students Managed 31,618 students 613 students
District Total Revenue $265,898,000 $5,882,000
District Expenditure $283,248,000 $5,502,000
District Revenue / Student $8,410 $9,630
District Expenditure / Student $8,958 $9,250
District Graduation Rates n/a n/a
School Notes:
  • Roy J. Wasson High School is the second-oldest high school in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • The Wasson High School campus includes Garry Berry Stadium, the primary high school sports venue for District 11.
  • The school's colors are maroon and gray, and the mascot is the Thunderbird.
  • Roy J. Wasson High School was established in 1960 and named after one of the longtime superintendents of Colorado Springs School District 11. Wasson is the only high school in District 11 on a modified block schedule. Students in the 9th and 10th grades attend classes on a seven period schedule. Upperclassmen may have a combination of blocked (95 minute classes) and unblocked (50 minute classes). This flexibility in scheduling allows for students to earn more credits than most high schools on a traditional schedule. The 28.2 acre campus has a diverse population of students.
  • Wasson is a comprehensive high school which has been recognized at the state and national level as a school on the forefront of educational reform and innovation. Wasson is also the only high school in District Eleven with a dance studio. Wasson's technology wing contains a one-of-a-kind multimedia classroom, a video production room, a professional quality audio recording studio, a 25 station CAD lab, a science technology lab, and a music lab with 20 computers equipped with Midi keyboards. In addition to the technology wing Wasson has 8 computer labs used by teachers in all content areas and also computers in the classrooms.
  • In the 2004-2005 school year teacher Gwen Cardozo was arrested for having sexual relations with a student.
  • Course offerings: Advanced Placement and Honors classes in all major content areas, CISCO and A+ certification programs.
  • Video and audio production instruction.
  • Navy Jr. ROTC.
  • Oceanology/Environmental Sciences.
  • Pro Start Culinary Arts.
  • Interior Design CAD.
  • Auto CAD.
  • Dance/Musical Theatre Programs.
  • Athletics: The athletic programs are a member of the Colorado Springs League class 5A (4A football). Wasson has won 10 state championships.
  • Notable alumni: Jimmy Adams, State Champion in Diving, Professional High Diver.
  • Robb Akey, University of Idaho football coach.
  • Roc Alexander, Colorado 200-meter record holder, former Denver Bronco and now Houston Texan.
  • Dan Audick, former NFL lineman, San Francisco 49ers.
  • Tina Carlino, founder, CEO Philosophy Cosmetics.
  • Dick Dodge Jr., Pikes Peak Hill Climb winner.
  • Trip and Mike Frasca, restaurateurs.
  • Rich "Goose" Gossage, former major-league pitcher, New York Yankees.
  • Scott Johnson, five-time Olympic gold medal gymnast.
  • Mike Mosely, Wilson Sporting Goods, executive.
  • Jeff Smith, owner, Classic Homes Inc.
  • Jerry Van Horn, Latex gloves manufacturer.
  • Joe Williams, Denver radio sports-talk host, KKFN.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (80909)
School Zip (80909) (CO) State Average
Population (Approximate) 37,510 people 4,157,972 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 31% 33%
Population Average Age 36 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $35,041 $49,703
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 35 years old
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