Mitchell High School is the third-oldest high school in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, built in the 1960s. Mitchell High School is the only school in the district to feature a planetarium. The school's colors are burnt orange and navy blue, and the mascot is the Marauder.
Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mitchell High School's student population of 784 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Mitchell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell High School's ranking?
Mitchell High School is ranked #1422 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mitchell High School often compared to?
Mitchell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doherty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School is 63%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
784 students attend Mitchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mitchell High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell High School offer ?
Mitchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell High School part of?
Mitchell High School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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