Harrison High School
Tel:
(719)579-2080
- Harrison High School serves 965 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (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 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Harrison High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harrison High School's student population of 965 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 965 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harrison High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harrison High School is 0.67, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1071 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 34% |
| Black | 21% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison No. 2 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrison High School is High School Preparatory Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is High School Preparatory Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fox Meadow Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs High School Preparatory Academy Grades: 8-12 | 73 students
0.2 miles
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719)579-2580 0.2 8-12 73 - Colorado Springs Fox Meadow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 603 students
1.0 miles
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719)527-7100 1.0 6-8 603 - Colorado Springs Mountain Vista Homeschool Academy Grades: K-12 | 297 students
1.1 miles
2400 Slater Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719)579-2160 1.1 K-12 297 - Colorado Springs Monterey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
1.2 miles
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-2179 1.2 PK-5 415 - Colorado Springs Mountain Vista Community School Grades: PK-8 | 616 students
1.3 miles
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-3400 1.3 PK-8 616
School Reviews
| 5 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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