Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
School District · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
12,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
12,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#47 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,088
$1,070 vs Colorado median
District size
12,024 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an ranks #47 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Vanguard School (high) (9.4/10), Turman Elementary School (8.5/10), and Mountain Vista Community School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vanguard School (high) | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Turman Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountain Vista Community School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Wildflower Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Sand Creek International School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | James Irwin Charter High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Monterey Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Giberson Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Otero Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an is a Colorado Springs, Colorado school district serving 28 schools.The district educates 12,024 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $14,088 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Vanguard School (high), which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an with test data.
Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
28 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools5
High Schools6
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Colorado Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 12,024
- Teachers (FTE)
- 776
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an has 28 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
The average composite rating for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an's district-level spending was $14,088 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
The Vanguard School (high) is the highest-rated school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
Across schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an compare to other districts in Colorado?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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