Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
School District · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
The Vanguard School (middle)
Colorado Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James Irwin Charter High School
Colorado Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Vanguard School (elementary)
Colorado Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#107 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below 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 #107 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 5.5/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Vanguard School (middle) (8.4/10), James Irwin Charter High School (8.3/10), and The Vanguard School (elementary) (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 92% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 (middle) | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | James Irwin Charter High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | The Vanguard School (elementary) | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | The Vanguard School (high) | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Atlas Preparatory Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain Vista Community School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | James Irwin Charter Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Creek Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Career Readiness Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Sand Creek International School | 6.4 / 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. The district invests $14,088 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, 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 (middle), which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Colorado Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 12,024
- Teachers (FTE)
- 776
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending 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 spends $14,088 per student per year.
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 (middle) is the highest-rated school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an with a composite score of 8.4/10.
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 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. 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 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
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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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