Below Average
#1555 of 1,815 schools in CO
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
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 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3302 ALPINE PLACE, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #45 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
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 275 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,555 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
What grades does Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center serve?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center rank in CO?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks #1,555 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center a charter school?
No, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center a Title I school?
No, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
78.5% of students at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 328-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- 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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