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Air Academy High School

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Air Academy High School ranks 48 th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 86% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Air Academy High School is a comprehensive public high school located directly on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds in Usaf Academy, Colorado, serving 1,380 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Academy School District No. 20. The school has consistently earned a 4-star rating and currently ranks #46 out of 338 Colorado high schools (86th percentile), holding steady in the 85th–88th percentile statewide over the past decade. With a 95.5% graduation rate compared to the state average of 85.6%, and a dropout rate of just 0.3%, Air Academy demonstrates remarkable student retention and success.

What truly sets Air Academy apart is its exceptional performance with historically underserved student groups. Students from low-income backgrounds rank in the 92nd percentile statewide, and Hispanic students rank in the 94th percentile—extraordinary results given that only about 18% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. In reading and writing, the school is a powerhouse, with 82–85% proficiency on the SAT, well above district and state averages. However, science proficiency lags: 45.5% of 11th graders scored proficient in 2025–2026, below the district average of 47.8% and trailing peer schools like Discovery Canyon Campus High School (53.8%) and The Classical Academy High School (66.7%). Compared to nearby Pine Creek High School, Air Academy has a slightly lower ranking but serves a much larger and more diverse student body.

The most notable concern is chronic absenteeism, which rose to 26.5% in 2024–2025—higher than the district average of 19.7% and above most nearby schools. This is likely tied to the military-connected nature of the community, where frequent relocations and deployments can disrupt attendance. Yet despite this challenge, academic outcomes remain strong and stable, suggesting a durable culture of achievement. For families, Air Academy offers the best of both worlds: the breadth and diversity of a large community high school with results rivaling much smaller charter schools. Its student-teacher ratio of 17.6 keeps class sizes reasonable while still offering a wide range of courses. Overall, this is a reliable, high-performing school with particular strengths in literacy, equity-focused outcomes, and college readiness.

1,380

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,969

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

551 North Frontage Road West
Usaf Academy, CO 80840

(719) 234-2400

District: Academy School District No. 20

Feeder schools for Air Academy High School:

Elementary:	Douglass Valley Elementary School
	Foothills Elementary School
	Rockrimmon Elementary School
	Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School
Middle:	Eagleview Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (69% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Colorado high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg66%

Colorado avg48%

48^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7High Schools in the Academy School District No. 20

10^th of 114Academy School District No. 20 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	48 of 340	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	48 of 328	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	43 of 349	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	47 of 349	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	52 of 221	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.0	50 of 210	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	45 of 411	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.5	40 of 388	89.7%	★★★★☆
2017	70.5	28 of 256	89.1%	★★★★☆
2016	59.8	54 of 255	78.8%	★★★★☆
2015	69.4	46 of 292	84.2%	★★★★☆
2014	89.1	29 of 369	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	88.9	23 of 349	93.4%	★★★★★
2012	81.1	50 of 334	85.0%	★★★★☆
2011	84.3	39 of 337	88.4%	★★★★☆
2010	89.0	25 of 327	92.4%	★★★★★
2009	90.2	20 of 310	93.5%	★★★★★
2008	94.1	7 of 301	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	89.7	20 of 298	93.3%	★★★★★
2006	89.9	15 of 286	94.8%	★★★★★
2005	89.5	18 of 280	93.6%	★★★★★
2004	86.6	33 of 279	88.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	22.1	30 of 41	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	62.2	20 of 74	73.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	46 of 246	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	52 of 247	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	39 of 257	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	43 of 254	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	46 of 257	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	41 of 239	82.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	19 of 143	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	16 of 136	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	9 of 140	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	78.8	3 of 135	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	78.9	2 of 108	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	77.4	4 of 118	96.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	32 of 198	83.8%	★★★★☆
2025	88.6	19 of 187	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	11 of 199	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	16 of 198	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	15 of 205	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.0	18 of 181	90.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	90.1	16 of 209	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	83.9	23 of 194	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	21 of 211	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	77.5	38 of 200	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	38 of 203	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	24 of 188	87.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	42 of 244	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	83.2	39 of 246	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	28 of 256	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	39 of 252	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	41 of 253	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	46 of 240	80.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	13 of 61	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	68.3	20 of 58	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.6	18 of 61	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	60.1	26 of 62	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	24 of 56	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.5	24 of 48	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	65.7	11 of 60	81.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	58 of 221	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.0	58 of 209	72.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	58 of 229	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	69 of 234	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	65 of 228	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.8	61 of 225	72.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2021)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)79th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2023)73rd percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2021)27th percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing84%+19 vs state

Mathematics63%+23 vs state

Science46%+21 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Air Academy has a lot of opportunities and great teachers. However, because of the massive amount of students it can sometimes be hard to get into certain select sports or activities. Everyone is really nice and the school participates in Rachael's Challenge, an outreach program encouraging students to reach out to one another and break stereotypes. The only big problems is drugs. More than 20 kids kicked out in the 2010-2011 school year for black tar heroine- so much for a safer school on the Air Force base. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS English Language Arts (2026)			CMAS Math (2026)			CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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	1,380	78	17.6	18.3%	952 (69.0%)	39 (2.8%)	237 (17.2%)	46 (3.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (7.5%)	84	48^th of 340 public high schools	85.9%		83	48^th of 328 public high schools	85.4%		83.5	53.9	84.4	63.2	81.7	47.6								45.5	$14,969
Ascend College Prep	Public	10-12	1650 Telstar Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	No	No	(719) 368-6936	109	6	18.0	—	90 (82.6%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.3%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	86.8	36^th of 340 public high schools	89.4%		86	41^st of 328 public high schools	87.5%	5	88.2	512.0			93.0	534.0								44.2	$10,809
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	532	30	17.6	—	412 (77.4%)	16 (3.0%)	63 (11.8%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.2%)	82.8	53^rd of 340 public high schools	84.4%		82.2	51^st of 328 public high schools	84.5%	2	80.4	462.0	89.1	467.0	74.0	464.0								741.0	$12,122
Aspen Valley High School	Public	9-12	1450 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-6000	90	12	7.6	46.7%	61 (67.8%)	5 (5.6%)	15 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.0%)								(n/a)					35.3	411.0									$29,291
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	502	22	23.1	—	388 (77.3%)	13 (2.6%)	53 (10.6%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	90.9	24^th of 340 public high schools	92.9%		95.6	7^th of 328 public high schools	97.9%	17	541.0	57.8	534.0	75.7	89.9	55.7	46.9	86.7	62.0	42.9	70.0	53.2	70.0	57.1	$22,919
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	616	52	11.7	13.1%	493 (80.0%)	9 (1.5%)	60 (9.7%)	16 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.5%)	92.4	17^th of 340 public high schools	95.0%		94	15^th of 328 public high schools	95.4%	2	86.1	64.2	89.8	70.6	89.7	62.1								66.7	$11,654
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	1,305	78	16.8	31.4%	783 (60.0%)	49 (3.8%)	298 (22.8%)	59 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	105 (8.0%)	69.5	99^th of 340 public high schools	70.9%		74.5	85^th of 328 public high schools	74.1%	14	77.5	45.7	74.1	51.5	69.8	38.8								39.0	$14,647
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	1,875	100	18.8	15.3%	1,178 (62.8%)	58 (3.1%)	306 (16.3%)	139 (7.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	187 (10.0%)	86.7	37^th of 340 public high schools	89.1%		88.4	32^nd of 328 public high schools	90.2%	5	86.7	61.9	84.0	60.5	82.7	51.3								47.2	$13,999
CIVA Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4635 Northpark Drive	Colorado Springs	80918	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 633-1306	174	16	10.9	39.1%	115 (66.1%)	4 (2.3%)	41 (23.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.5%)	59.9	127^th of 340 public high schools	62.6%		58.8	129^th of 328 public high schools	60.7%	2	79.1	34.9	81.8	38.6	78.4	24.3								31.4	$17,626
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	1,021	56	18.2	17.2%	690 (67.6%)	31 (3.0%)	160 (15.7%)	57 (5.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.8%)	83.3	50^th of 340 public high schools	85.3%		80.7	58^th of 328 public high schools	82.3%	8	82.1	57.5	81.8	66.3	80.6	40.8								53.8	$15,354

Frequently Asked Questions about Air Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Air Academy High School?

Students at Air Academy High School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Is Air Academy High School a good school?

Air Academy High School ranks 48^th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Air Academy High School?

Air Academy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Douglass Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Foothills Elementary School
Elementary : Rockrimmon Elementary School
Elementary : Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School
Middle : Eagleview Middle School

How many students attend Air Academy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,380 students attended Air Academy High School.

What district is Air Academy High School in?

Academy School District No. 20

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

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