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Mitchell High School
High School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1205 POTTER DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 59.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mitchell High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mitchell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| St Mary's High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Achieve OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #52 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mitchell High School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mitchell High School
Mitchell High School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mitchell High School
What grades does Mitchell High School serve?
Mitchell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mitchell High School rank in CO?
Mitchell High School ranks #1,680 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mitchell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mitchell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mitchell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mitchell High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mitchell High School a charter school?
No, Mitchell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mitchell High School a Title I school?
No, Mitchell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mitchell High School?
77.0% of students at Mitchell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.0%
- Phone
- (719) 328-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 59.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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