Mitchell High School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

1205 POTTER DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mitchell High School, located on Potter Drive in Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary school within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mitchell High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and strives to provide support systems that address the unique needs of its student body. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Mitchell High aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and pride while empowering its students to become productive and responsible citizens.

886

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	494
Black	81
Asian	9
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
494 (55.8 %)
White
235 (26.5 %)
Black
81 (9.1 %)
Two or More
61 (6.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-6600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 234

Grade 10 241

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 200