Context:

Community:
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, located in El Paso County, has undergone significant growth since 2000. The
population has increased by 21.9% and now is 439,886. The average income has raised since
2000 from $45,081 to $52,622 per year. The average income of residents in Colorado Springs is
slightly lower than that of the average income of a resident of Colorado.
Information Gathered from City Data:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Colorado-Springs-Colorado.html
Colorado Springs has a large military population, the top four public employers being military
bases. Top private employers are Lockheed Martin Corporation and Progressive Insurance.
Information Gathered from Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance:
http://www.coloradospringsbusinessalliance.com/economic-development/businessclimate/major-employers-20130417133725
Colorado Springs residents are not especially politically active with only 67.02% of register
voters participating in the 2014 El Paso County General Election.
Information Gathered from the El Paso County page:
http://car.elpasoco.com/Evault/Pages/ElectionResults.aspx
District 11:
District 11 has had an average budget of $216,637,764.5 between the years 2013 and 2015.
Despite a growing population in Colorado Springs, the District has slightly decreased enrollment
(0.9%).
Information Gathered from ballotpedia:
http://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Springs_School_District_11,_Colorado
Coronado High School:
Racial Statistics:
Total Enrollment 20142015 1593
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.72%
Asian 2.10%
Black or African American 4.39%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.18%
Hispanic or Latino 24.44%
Two or more races 5.53%
White/not of Hispanic Origin 62.64%
Mission Statement:
Coronado High School seeks to be a learning community that challenges its students, staff, and
partners in education to a rigorous level of achievement in order to prepare us to be valuable
members of the global network.

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Life-long learners: Establish a learning environment that promotes a habit of
involvement and collaboration for continual success.
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Integrity: Champion the values of honesty, perseverance, and respect for everyone in our
diverse community.
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Foster development: Cultivate open and honest communications, nurture individuality
and creativity, and provide a safe, supportive environment.
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Excellence: Embrace excellence by setting high standards, realizing growth and
achievement, recognizing success, and celebrating accomplishment.
Currently Coronado High School employs 11 English teachers.

SAT Scores Compared to National Level

Mean Composite English
Math Reading
CHS
20.7
20.4
20.5
21.2
State
20.3
19.7
20.1
20.4
National 21.0
20.3
20.9
20.8

Science
20.3
20.4
20.8

Classroom:
Course: 9th Grade Honors English
Total Students: 35
White Students 22
Hispanic or Latino Students 9
Two or more races 2
Black or African American- 2
Schedule:
The students go to every class period, every day for 53 minutes each. The exception to this is
Wednesday when classes are shortened to allow for late start. The assessments plans assume a
fifty-three minute class period.
Information Gathered from Coronado School Website:
http://coronado.d11.org/pages/aboutourschool.aspx