Roy J. Wasson High School was the second-oldest high school in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. When the high school closed at the end of the 2012-2013 school year, it became the 12th school in the district to close since 2009 due to declining enrollment.
Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, The Bijou School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Bijou School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Bijou School's student population of 160 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
The Bijou School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bijou School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bijou School's ranking?
The Bijou School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Bijou School often compared to?
The Bijou Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Prep Charter School, Aspen Valley Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bijou School?
The graduation rate of The Bijou School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Bijou School?
160 students attend The Bijou School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Bijou School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bijou School?
The Bijou School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Bijou School offer ?
The Bijou School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bijou School part of?
The Bijou School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is The Bijou School located?
The Bijou School is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2011
This was my safe haven for two and a half years. This is the place that really changed who I am as a person. Here I tried many things and learned to become a better person. Sure Wasson has drugs in it but was public high school doesn't. The current principle is trying to make it a drug free zone but that will never happen. I love this school with a passion. If I had to I would go back. I miss everyone at Wasson. I sadly won't be able to attend this years graduation which sadly means that I won't get to see a large number of my friends graduate.
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