Serving 291 students in grades 6-12, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's student population of 291 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 0.69, which is more 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
#1725 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's ranking?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is ranked #1725 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center often compared to?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs, The Bijou School, Community Prep Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
291 students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center offer ?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center part of?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center located?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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