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 757 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell High School serves the southeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 20.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell High School's student population of 757 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mitchell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell High School's ranking?
Mitchell High School is ranked #1524 out of 1,748 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
757 students attend Mitchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mitchell High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% 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 16:1, 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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