Atlas Preparatory High School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(719) 358-7196
Atlas Preparatory High School serves 418 students in grades 9-12.
Atlas Preparatory High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 10%)
School Overview
Atlas Preparatory High School's student population of 418 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Atlas Preparatory High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Atlas Preparatory High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1086 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 34% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Atlas Preparatory Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James Irwin Charter Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter Elementary School Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 537 students10
0.0 miles
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000 0 K-5 537 - Colorado Springs Atlas Preparatory Middle School Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 523 students10
0.1 miles
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196 0.1 5-8 523 - Colorado Springs Centennial Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 526 students10
0.7 miles
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155 0.7 PK-5 526 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 538 students10
0.7 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220 0.7 6-8 538 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 785 students10
0.7 miles
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090 0.7 9-12 785
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