Mitchell High School
1205 Potter Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado | (719) 328-6600
(719) 328-6600
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
886
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Overview of Mitchell High School
Mitchell High School is ranked 245-334th within Colorado. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Mitchell High School is 15%. The total minority enrollment is 73%, and 72% of students are economically disadvantaged. Mitchell High School is 1 of 11 high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County of E.
Mitchell High School 2024 Rankings
Mitchell High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
15%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
4%Mathematics Proficiency
10%Reading Proficiency
31%Graduation Rate
63%
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Students/Teachers at Mitchell High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
886
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
73.5%
Minority Enrollment
73.5%
Minority Enrollment
55.8%
Hispanic
26.5%
White
9.1%
Black
6.9%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
72%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
62%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
10%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
54
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Test Scores at Mitchell High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Colorado administered the PSAT and SAT to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
10
29
40
31
54
60
Mathematics
Reading
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on PSAT and SAT
4.5%
PSAT and SAT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
19.3%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
28.9%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-20.8%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
42.2%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
15%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
4%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
24%
Exam Pass Rate
23%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
63% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
11
Total Students
6,937
College Readiness (district average)
8.7
Proficient in Reading (district average)
54%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
29%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#245-334 in Colorado High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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