- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453000667
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Harrison High School held near 1,143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 080453000667 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students)
Harrison High School held near 1,143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista Community School
590 students
What this shows Harrison High School reports 1,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison High School compares
Harrison 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% 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
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
African American 15.6%
White 15.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Harrison High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison High School
How many students attend Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,179 (2022-23) → 1,143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison High School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison High School?
49.2% of students at Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Harrison High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison High School ranks #15 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 Harrison High School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), Sierra High School (843 students), and Soaring Eagles Elementary School (764 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.