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Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

Colorado · Public School District
28
Schools
12,267
Students
$17,595
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
54.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an is a public school district in Colorado serving 12,267 students across 28 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,595 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Atlas Preparatory Middle SchoolCharter05–08484
Fox Meadow Middle School06–08418
James Irwin Charter Middle SchoolCharter06–08451
Panorama Middle School06–08403
The Vanguard School (Middle)Charter07–08219
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Atlas Preparatory High SchoolCharter09–12479
Career Readiness Academy09–1263
Harrison High School09–121,179
James Irwin Charter High SchoolCharter09–12403
Sierra High School09–12908
The Vanguard School (High)Charter09–12321
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Aspire Online AcademyKG–12123
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,595+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
25%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
24.7%
Federal
15.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
12,267
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,595 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 28 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an has 28 public schools, serving a total of 12,267 students.
What is the graduation rate for Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an spend per student?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an spends $17,595 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?
54% of students in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?
Yes — 9 of the 28 schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an are charter schools.
What grade levels does Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an serve?
Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?
The median opportunity score across schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.