Harrison School District No. 2

The Harrison School District No. 2 in Colorado is home to 28 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a wide range of academic performance across the schools.

Some standout schools in the district include The Vanguard School, which has exceptional academic achievement at both the elementary and high school levels, and James Irwin Charter High School, which ranks in the top 20% of Colorado high schools. Additionally, the Atlas Preparatory Middle School and Atlas Preparatory High School have shown strong academic growth, particularly in math, while serving predominantly Hispanic student populations.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Centennial Elementary School and Giberson Elementary School, tend to have much lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the high-performing charter schools. Addressing these inequities should be a priority for the Harrison School District No. 2.