Career Readiness Academy

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

2883 SOUTH CIRCLE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

www.hsd2.org/CRA

63 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Career Readiness Academy (CRA), located in Colorado Springs and operating under the Harrison School District 2, is a specialized educational institution designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative pathway to graduation. The school focuses on meeting the unique academic and personal needs of its student body by offering a flexible, supportive, and focused environment. Its primary mission is to help students earn their high school diplomas while simultaneously preparing them for success in the workforce or post-secondary education.

The academy emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics and practical career preparation. By integrating personalized learning plans with real-world skills training, CRA aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and career stability. Through its commitment to a non-traditional educational model, the school provides a vital resource for students looking to overcome obstacles, regain academic momentum, and gain the necessary tools to navigate their future professional lives with confidence.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Readiness Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	29
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
29 (46.0 %)
Black
15 (23.8 %)
White
10 (15.9 %)
Two or More
6 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative 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)579-2580
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/CRA
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10 12

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 31