Excellent
#228 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 13% in state
Power Technical
High School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 charter high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5525 ASTROZON BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Math 27% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Power Technical score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Power Technical 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 47Somewhat 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
$63,399
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80916; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Sand Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,381 | Compare → |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 965 | Compare → |
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.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Power Technical is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Power Technical
Power Technical is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 377 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power Technical
What grades does Power Technical serve?
Power Technical serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Power Technical?
Power Technical has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Technical is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Power Technical rank in CO?
Power Technical ranks #228 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Power Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Power Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Power Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Power Technical has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Power Technical a charter school?
Yes, Power Technical is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Power Technical a Title I school?
No, Power Technical is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Power Technical?
40.6% of students at Power Technical 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 302-9025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 80916)
- 40,579
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80916; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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