For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,811 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 14% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), 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 60%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Odyssey Early College And Career Options, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80909, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Early College And Career Options
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3009
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
The Bijou School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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