Top Rankings
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,938 students in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
28 Schools
1,896 Schools
# Students
11,938 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
811 Teachers
52,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Graduation Rate
78%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.6%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
37%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
22%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,837 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,808
$15,523
Spending / Student
$15,837
$15,842
Best Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 7-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Otero Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Turman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Aspire Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Sand Creek International School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Fox Meadow Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Sierra High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Harrison High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Pulsar Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Giberson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An manages 28 public schools serving 11,938 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An is ranked #82 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
54% of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Harrison School District No. 2 In Theunty Of El Paso An's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,837 is less than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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