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Best Southeast Colorado Springs Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,774 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Southeast Colorado Springs are The Vanguard School (High), Career Readiness Academy and Spring Creek Youth Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Vanguard School (High), with ≥95% 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 329-6924
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Aspire Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Harrison High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Eastlake Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 300-8947
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO include The Vanguard School (High), Career Readiness Academy and Spring Creek Youth Services Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs?
the neighborhood of Southeastlorado Springslorado Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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