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#1329 of 1,815 schools in CO
Patriot High School
High School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Falcon, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11990 SWINGLINE ROAD, Falcon, CO 80831
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Patriot High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Patriot 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$2,388/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80831; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Tree AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Falcon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,263 | Compare → |
| Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,623 | Compare → |
| Pikes Peak Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 178 | 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.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #23 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patriot High School is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patriot High School
Patriot High School is a public high school in Falcon, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patriot High School
What grades does Patriot High School serve?
Patriot High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Patriot High School?
Patriot High School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot High School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patriot High School rank in CO?
Patriot High School ranks #1,329 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Patriot High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Patriot High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Patriot High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patriot High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Patriot High School a charter school?
No, Patriot High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patriot High School a Title I school?
No, Patriot High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patriot High School?
37.4% of students at Patriot 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
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 495-5505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80831)
- 33,287
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 80831; 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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