The Classical Academy High School

Summary:

The Classical Academy High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. With an enrollment of 547 students, the school is part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20, which is rated 8th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Classical Academy High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 7th out of 349 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading, writing, and mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, 92% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 78% in the district and 58% statewide. In mathematics, 62% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 45% in the district and 31% statewide.

However, the school's student population is notably less diverse than nearby schools, with 80.99% of students identifying as White and only 2.01% African American, 7.68% Hispanic, and 3.66% Asian. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 3.66% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 students per teacher may contribute to its strong academic performance, but it raises questions about whether these benefits are equally accessible to all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3801

(719) 484-0091

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,241

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Classical Academy High School ranks better than 98% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Academy School District No. 20! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Classical Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Classical Academy High School is 11, which is the 2^nd best among 9 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

Compare The Classical Academy High School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Classical Academy High School is $11,241. 7 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Classical Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Classical Academy High School 7^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See The Classical Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Classical Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2009	96.22	3^rd	310	99.0%
2010	96.41	3^rd	327	99.1%
2011	94.10	6^th	337	98.2%
2012	94.82	4^th	334	98.8%
2013	94.09	5^th	349	98.6%
2014	94.12	9^th	369	97.6%
2015	81.51	18^th	292	93.8%
2016	68.22	35^th	255	86.3%
2017	78.03	18^th	256	93.0%
2018	94.22	16^th	388	95.9%
2019	92.70	24^th	411	94.2%
2021	91.53	10^th	210	95.2%
2022	91.18	12^th	221	94.6%
2023	93.38	14^th	349	96.0%
2024	95.57	7^th	349	98.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.80	3^rd	211	98.6%

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Rank History for Female students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	90.40	17^th	239	92.9%
2022	91.68	17^th	257	93.4%
2023	93.20	13^th	254	94.9%
2024	93.41	10^th	257	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	93.43	12^th	240	95.0%
2022	93.56	13^th	253	94.9%
2023	91.22	16^th	252	93.7%
2024	95.17	10^th	256	96.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.08	6^th	205	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at The Classical Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	85.40	26^th	225	88.4%
2022	86.61	23^rd	228	89.9%
2023	85.86	22^nd	234	90.6%
2024	88.00	15^th	229	93.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Classical Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	445	10	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	488
2008	492	13	5	27	3	n/a	n/a	540
2009	545	17	7	27	1	n/a	n/a	597
2010	537	15	12	37	1	n/a	n/a	602
2011	475	12	7	49	0	3	20	566
2012	507	16	8	35	0	2	21	589
2013	532	13	11	42	0	2	18	618
2014	537	11	15	38	0	0	17	618
2015	529	10	14	51	0	0	15	619
2016	555	11	12	51	1	0	18	648
2017	544	10	15	57	1	0	21	648
2018	541	8	13	63	1	1	26	653
2019	534	7	14	56	1	3	26	641
2020	496	8	19	46	1	3	23	596
2021	487	9	19	47	1	3	19	585
2022	455	9	21	43	3	3	18	552
2023	443	11	20	42	3	2	26	547
2024	471	12	17	47	2	2	30	581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Classical Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	488	28.9	16.9	3.7
2008	540	44.1	12.2	3.9
2009	597	50.8	11.8	5.7
2010	602	48.6	12.3	4.5
2011	566	48.8	11.5	3.7
2012	589	48.1	12.2	5.3
2013	618	47.8	12.9	6.1
2014	618	50.7	12.1	6
2015	619	49.0	12.6	5.5
2016	648	53.0	12.2	4.3
2017	648	52.9	12.2	4.8
2018	653	54.1	12.0	2.6
2019	641	53.1	12.0	3.1
2020	596	51.9	11.4	3.4
2021	585	51.3	11.3	5.3
2022	552	48.2	11.4	3.1
2023	547	49.9	10.9	3.7
2024	581	52.5	11.0	10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Classical Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	488	28.9	16.9	3.7
2008	540	44.1	12.2	3.9
2009	597	50.8	11.8	5.7
2010	602	48.6	12.3	4.5
2011	566	48.8	11.5	3.7
2012	589	48.1	12.2	5.3
2013	618	47.8	12.9	6.1
2014	618	50.7	12.1	6
2015	619	49.0	12.6	5.5
2016	648	53.0	12.2	4.3
2017	648	52.9	12.2	4.8
2018	653	54.1	12.0	2.6
2019	641	53.1	12.0	3.1
2020	596	51.9	11.4	3.4
2021	585	51.3	11.3	5.3
2022	552	48.2	11.4	3.1
2023	547	49.9	10.9	3.7
2024	581	52.5	11.0	10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Classical Academy High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,729
2020	$7,974
2021	$9,739
2022	$9,415
2023	$11,241

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Classical Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 349 High schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	641	547	14.7%
African American	7	11	57.1%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	14	20	42.9%
Hispanic	56	42	25%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	534	443	17%
Two or More Races	26	26
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.1%	3.7%	0.5%

Schools Near The Classical Academy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)			CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
The Classical Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0091	581	53	11.0	10.8%	471 (81.1%)	12 (2.1%)	47 (8.1%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.2%)	95.6	7^th of 349 public high schools	98.0%		93.4	14^th of 349 public high schools	96.0%	7	95.0	73.0	95.0	72.0	92.0	62.0								58.8	$11,241
Discovery Canyon Campus High School	Public	9-12	1810 Northgate Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1800	1,048	53	19.7	15.9%	722 (68.9%)	31 (3.0%)	135 (12.9%)	63 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (9.1%)	77.9	71^st of 349 public high schools	79.7%		81.6	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%	11	88.0	43.0	85.0	52.0	69.0	42.0								43.9	$13,512
TCA College Pathways	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	12201 Cross Peak View	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	Yes	No	(719) 488-6294	473	21	22.8		373 (78.9%)	12 (2.5%)	46 (9.7%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	93.6	16^th of 349 public high schools	95.4%		92.1	22^nd of 349 public high schools	93.7%	6	93.0	69.0		77.0	86.0	55.0	86.4	65.1	77.5	47.5	60.5	52.9	45.2	55.2	$21,649
Pine Creek High School	Public	9-12	10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2600	1,913	108	17.7		1,202 (62.8%)	72 (3.8%)	305 (15.9%)	145 (7.6%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	177 (9.3%)	86.7	39^th of 349 public high schools	88.8%		86.1	41^st of 349 public high schools	88.3%	2	84.0	58.0	83.0	64.0	78.0	53.0								33.3	$12,420
Air Academy High School	Public	9-12	551 North Frontage Road West	Usaf Academy	80840	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2400	1,315	79	16.6	17.6%	933 (71.0%)	31 (2.4%)	213 (16.2%)	36 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	97 (7.4%)	86.1	43^rd of 349 public high schools	87.7%		84.6	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%	4	85.0	52.0	91.0	62.0	85.0	46.0								34.9	$13,350
Ascend College Prep	Public	11-12	1650 Telstar Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	No	No	(877) 449-4199	85	4	21.0		71 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	79.3	64^th of 349 public high schools	81.7%		79.3	68^th of 349 public high schools	80.5%	4					80.0	37.0								50.0	$9,079
Village High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1110 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 234-1970	511	27	18.7		388 (75.9%)	18 (3.5%)	60 (11.7%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.5%)	85.6	46^th of 349 public high schools	86.8%		71.4	91^st of 349 public high schools	73.9%	45	82.0		85.0		80.0										$10,271
Aspen Valley Campus	Public	8-12	1450 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-6000	103	20	5.1	33.0%	77 (74.8%)	3 (2.9%)	15 (14.6%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	35.8	217^th of 349 public high schools	37.8%		39.7	201^st of 349 public high schools	42.4%	16	44.0				56.0										$22,045
Lewis-Palmer High School	Public	9-12	1300 Higby Road	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4720	1,171	56	20.9		915 (78.1%)	17 (1.5%)	145 (12.4%)	16 (1.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.2%)	84.8	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%		83.1	51^st of 349 public high schools	85.4%	4	81.0	49.0	86.0	70.0	80.0	48.0									$11,954
Rampart High School	Public	9-12	8250 Lexington Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2000	1,342	84	15.9	29.0%	785 (58.5%)	57 (4.2%)	303 (22.6%)	71 (5.3%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	115 (8.6%)	74.5	80^th of 349 public high schools	77.1%		71.6	90^th of 349 public high schools	74.2%	10	76.0	44.0	74.0	57.0	73.0	41.0								41.3	$12,715

Frequently Asked Questions about The Classical Academy High School

Is The Classical Academy High School a good school?

Yes! The Classical Academy High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 349 Colorado high schools.

What district is The Classical Academy High School in?

Academy School District No. 20

What is the racial makeup of The Classical Academy High School?

Students at The Classical Academy High School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend The Classical Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended The Classical Academy High School.

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