- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Career Readiness Academy
Federal NCES profile for Career Readiness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453006535
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Career Readiness Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #24 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Career Readiness Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Career Readiness Academy ranks #24 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Career Readiness Academy grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+34.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 080453006535 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 34.5:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Career Readiness Academy grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+34.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Career Readiness Academy 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 69
Career Readiness Academy
69 students
What this shows Career Readiness Academy reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Career Readiness Academy compares
Career Readiness Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.5:1 | ▲ 108% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.5:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 17.4%
White 8.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Career Readiness Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Career Readiness Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Career Readiness Academy'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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Career Readiness Academy
How many students attend Career Readiness Academy?
Career Readiness Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Readiness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Readiness Academy is 34.5:1, which is 108% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Career Readiness Academy?
65.1% of students at Career Readiness Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Career Readiness Academy?
The largest demographic group at Career Readiness Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Career Readiness Academy?
Career Readiness Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Career Readiness Academy rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Career Readiness Academy ranks #24 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 Career Readiness Academy, 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.