Sierra High School

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

2250 JET WING DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916

(719)579-2090

www.hsd2.org/SHS

843 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sierra High School, located in Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary institution within the Harrison School District 2. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. By offering a variety of rigorous academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities, Sierra High aims to prepare its student body to navigate a global society and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Central to the school's mission is the support of student success through personalized instruction and strong community partnerships. The staff at Sierra High focuses on building positive relationships with students to ensure they feel supported both inside and outside the classroom. Whether through advanced coursework, career-technical education, or social-emotional learning initiatives, the school strives to provide a comprehensive high school experience that empowers students to achieve their long-term goals after graduation.

843

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	474
Black	146
Asian	18
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
474 (56.2%)
Black
146 (17.3%)
White
129 (15.3%)
Two or More
59 (7.0%)
Asian
18 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-2090
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/SHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 208

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 203