Atlas Preparatory High School
Tel:
(719)358-7196
- Atlas Preparatory High School serves 405 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Atlas Preparatory High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Atlas Preparatory High School's student population of 405 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 405 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atlas Preparatory High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atlas Preparatory High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1423 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 34% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 78% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison No. 2 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atlas Preparatory High School is Sierra High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Panorama Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Irwin Charter Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 536 students
0.0 miles
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)302-9000 0.0 K-5 536 - Colorado Springs Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
0.7 miles
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-2155 0.7 PK-5 527 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 486 students
0.7 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3220 0.7 6-8 486 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Grades: 9-12 | 800 students
0.7 miles
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2090 0.7 9-12 800 - Colorado Springs Wildflower Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
0.7 miles
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2115 0.7 PK-5 484
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