ColoradoSchoolsThe Classical Academy High School

The Classical Academy High School

PublicCharterGrades 912
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students581
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 414
581
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
11%-39pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

The Classical Academy High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. The school enrolls 581 students. It is part of the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAcademy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
County8041
CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
ZIP80921
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080192001943

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment581

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)