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Launch High School (Closed 2023)

3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Launch High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Launch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(20-21)
<50%
33%
(20-21)
≥50%
47%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(20-21)
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Launch High School?
The graduation rate of Launch High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Launch High School?
58 students attend Launch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Launch High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Launch High School?
Launch High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Launch High School offer ?
Launch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Launch High School part of?
Launch High School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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