- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Mitchell High School
Federal NCES profile for Mitchell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306000254
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mitchell High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mitchell High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School ranks #2 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Mitchell High School shrank from 886 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 080306000254 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 14:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Mitchell High School shrank from 886 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mitchell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- This school
Mitchell High School
757 students
- North Middle S 636
North Middle School
636 students
What this shows Mitchell High School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mitchell High School compares
Mitchell High School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
391
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 22.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Mitchell High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mitchell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mitchell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell High School
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mitchell High School?
62.1% of students at Mitchell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mitchell High School?
The largest demographic group at Mitchell High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Mitchell High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mitchell High School ranks #2 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Mitchell High School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.