Harrison High School (Colorado)

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Harrison High School
Location
Harrison High School (Colorado)
2755 Janitell Road

Colorado Springs
,
Colorado
80906

United States
Coordinates 38°47′36″N104°47′35″W / 38.79333°N 104.79306°W / 38.79333; -104.79306
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Other namesHarrison, HHS
TypePublic high school
School district Harrison 2
CEEB code 060285
NCES School ID 080453000667 [1]
PrincipalPeter Vargas [2]
Teaching staff51.03 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment1,143 (2023–2024 [1] )
Student to teacher ratio22.40 [1]
Color(s)Black and white
  
Mascot Panther
Website www.hsd2.org/hhs

Harrison High School (HHS) is a public high school located near the junction of Interstate 25 and Circle Drive on the southwest side of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves a diverse student population and is one of two high schools within Harrison School District Two, a district known for its commitment to equity and educational opportunity. HHS is recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, reflecting its dedication to academic rigor and global-minded learning. As of 2025, the school is in candidacy for offering both the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Certificate. In addition to its IB offerings, HHS provides dual enrollment opportunities through local colleges, including Pikes Peak State College. [3] Despite limited AP course availability, the school encourages academic ambition through AVID, career and technical education programs, and a growing emphasis on postsecondary readiness.

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Gallegos is actively involved with the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB), where he engages in statewide advocacy efforts focused on student voice and equity in education. [6] He also serves on the National Youth Council of GENYOUth, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting student health, nutrition, and physical activity. His official GENYOUth biography reads: *“Aidan is a changemaker. With a drive for academic excellence and a 4.45 GPA, he balances top-tier scholarship with service as a student board representative and youth council leader. Aidan is committed to equity, student voice, and the well-being of his peers, spearheading initiatives that promote mental health, physical wellness, and inclusive dialogue. He envisions a future in public health, where he can architect systems that uplift marginalized communities and revolutionize youth engagement.”* [7]

In addition to his policy and advocacy work, Gallegos is a varsity athlete in track and field, competing in events such as the 800-meter and 1600-meter runs for Harrison High School. [8] His athletic profile also appears on [MileSplit Colorado](https://co.milesplit.com/athletes/12340757-aidan-gallegos) where his performance stats are tracked across multiple seasons. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL (080453000667)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Principal's Corner". Harrison School District 2. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Pikes Peak State College – Official Site". Pikes Peak State College. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Raquel Pennington UFC Bio" . Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to the School Board Table – Guidance for Student Representatives" (PDF). Illinois Association of School Boards. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ "What is CASB". Colorado Association of School Boards. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Aidan – GENYOUth Youth Council". GENYOUth. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Aidan Gallegos – Harrison High School Track & Field". MaxPreps. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Aidan Gallegos – Stats". MileSplit Colorado. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
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