- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Atlas Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlas Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453006425Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlas Preparatory High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #11 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlas Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory High School ranks #11 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Atlas Preparatory High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080453006425 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
499 enr · 19.2:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Atlas Preparatory High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Atlas Preparatory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school
Atlas Preparatory High School
499 students
What this shows Atlas Preparatory High School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlas Preparatory High School compares
Atlas Preparatory High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 106% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 4.4%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Atlas Preparatory High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlas Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlas Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlas Preparatory High School
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory High School?
Atlas Preparatory High School has 499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory High School is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlas Preparatory High School?
79.5% of students at Atlas Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlas Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlas Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlas Preparatory High School?
Atlas Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlas Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory High School ranks #11 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Atlas Preparatory High School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.