For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,861 students in 80909, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80909, CO are Odyssey Early College And Career Options, The Bijou School and Mitchell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80909 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Achieve Online, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Early College And Career Options
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
The Bijou School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #44.
Achieve Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
80909, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80909, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80909, CO include Odyssey Early College And Career Options, The Bijou School and Mitchell High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80909?
5 public high schools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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