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Harrison High School

2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Tel: (719) 579-2080

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Harrison High School serves 1,108 students in grades 9-12.

Harrison 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Harrison High School's student population of 1,108 students has grown by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,108 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Harrison High School by grade.

School Rankings

Harrison High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Harrison High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1115 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Harrison High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Harrison High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

52%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

20%

52%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Harrison High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Harrison High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

81%

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrison High School's ranking?

Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Harrison High School often compared to?

Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Harrison High School?

The graduation rate of Harrison High School is 81%, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 81%.

How many students attend Harrison High School?

1,108 students attend Harrison High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Harrison High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% 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 High School?

Harrison High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Harrison High School offer ?

Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Harrison High School part of?

Harrison High School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado.

School Calendar

View the Harrison High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break: Schools Closed

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break: District Closed

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5 1/17/2011

The quality of academic programs is really good, it is the best I've seen. The availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities are awesome. The academic and athletic awards are really good. The facilities are the best I've seen. The level of parent involvement is the best I've seen.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - jmrkr

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education