- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Sierra High School
Federal NCES profile for Sierra High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453001382
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High School ranks #6 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Sierra High School shrank from 908 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 080453001382 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 14.8:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Sierra High School shrank from 908 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sierra 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
- This school
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 Sierra High School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra High School compares
Sierra 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 280 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
African American 17.3%
White 15.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Sierra High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Sierra High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra 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
- 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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra High School
How many students attend Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has 843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra High School is 14.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Sierra High School?
53.3% of students at Sierra High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra High School?
The largest demographic group at Sierra High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Sierra High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra High School ranks #6 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 Sierra 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 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.