Serving 377 students in grades 6-12, Power Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Power Technical's student population of 377 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Power Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power Technical is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power Technical's ranking?
Power Technical is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Power Technical?
The graduation rate of Power Technical is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Power Technical?
377 students attend Power Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Power Technical students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Power Technical?
Power Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Power Technical offer ?
Power Technical offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Power Technical part of?
Power Technical is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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