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Sierra High School

2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Sierra High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sierra High School's student population of 908 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
908 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sierra High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1454 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sierra High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sierra High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sierra High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sierra High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sierra High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sierra High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra High School's ranking?
Sierra High School is ranked #1454 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra High School often compared to?
Sierra High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlas Preparatory High School, Cheyenne Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sierra High School?
908 students attend Sierra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sierra High School offer ?
Sierra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra High School part of?

School Reviews
5   2/10/2014
Both of my daughters attended SHS and I think the school is awesome. One of my daughters graduated 2nd in her class with a GPA of 4.2. She is now a grad student at one of country's top rated schools. My youngest also graduated with honors. As my kids have always said.... you get out of Sierra what you want to. If you go to learn, you can receive a top notch education. Yes, there are a few bad seeds but they are everywhere you go. The diversity is probably what they said was most real. In life, there are people from all walks of life. It hurts children to be sheltered from reality. Grow up and learn from your children.
- Posted by Parent - rosa_

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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