Atlas Preparatory High School
Tel:
(719)358-7196
- Atlas Preparatory High School serves 418 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.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 38% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 41% 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 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atlas Preparatory High School is 0.43, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1235 out of 1718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 34% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | 80-84% | 78% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 537 students
0.0 miles
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)302-9000 0.0 K-5 537 - Colorado Springs Atlas Preparatory Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 523 students
0.1 miles
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)358-7196 0.1 5-8 523 - Colorado Springs Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
0.7 miles
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-2155 0.7 PK-5 526 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 538 students
0.7 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3220 0.7 6-8 538 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Grades: 9-12 | 785 students
0.7 miles
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2090 0.7 9-12 785
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