Best 80916 Colorado Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,092 students in 80916, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 80916, CO are James Irwin Charter High School, Atlas Preparatory High School and Power Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80916 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80916, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80916 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Irwin Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80916, CO Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Sierra High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 80916, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 80916, CO include James Irwin Charter High School, Atlas Preparatory High School and Power Technical.
How many public high schools are located in 80916?
4 public high schools are located in 80916.
What is the racial composition of students in 80916?
80916 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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