NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER

NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 218 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER (NTEOC)**, located in Colorado Springs, operates as an alternative educational program within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment, the center focuses on providing a personalized, supportive, and flexible setting. Its primary mission is to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers to graduation, offering a pathway for those who need a different pace or structure to complete their high school requirements.

The center emphasizes academic recovery, social-emotional support, and career readiness, often utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized learning plans to meet each student's unique needs. By fostering a close-knit environment, the staff at the NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER works to build strong relationships with their students, helping them transition toward post-secondary success, whether that includes entering the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or attending college.

For more information, contact NIKOLA TESLA EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER at (719) 520-2701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.