Coronado High School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Colorado Springs School District 11. Coronado High School is located on Mesa Road and Fillmore Street, on a mesa overlooking Colorado Springs, with a view of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
Serving 1,279 students in grades 9-12, Coronado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coronado High School's student population of 1,279 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado High School's ranking?
Coronado High School is ranked #627 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coronado High School?
The graduation rate of Coronado High School is 79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Coronado High School?
1,279 students attend Coronado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coronado High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coronado High School?
Coronado High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coronado High School offer ?
Coronado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coronado High School part of?
Coronado High School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Coronado High School located?
Coronado High School is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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