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:
7th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,241 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Classical Academy High School ranks better than 98% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the Academy School District No. 20! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.57. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The Classical Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details The Classical Academy High School has the largest high school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Classical Academy High School is $11,241, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Classical Academy High School:

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

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 96.22 3rd 310 99.0%
2010 96.41 3rd 327 99.1%
2011 94.10 6th 337 98.2%
2012 94.82 4th 334 98.8%
2013 94.09 5th 349 98.6%
2014 94.12 9th 369 97.6%
2015 81.51 18th 292 93.8%
2016 68.22 35th 255 86.3%
2017 78.03 18th 256 93.0%
2018 94.22 16th 388 95.9%
2019 92.70 24th 411 94.2%
2021 91.53 10th 210 95.2%
2022 91.18 12th 221 94.6%
2023 93.38 14th 349 96.0%
2024 95.57 7th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.40 17th 239 92.9%
2022 91.68 17th 257 93.4%
2023 93.20 13th 254 94.9%
2024 93.41 10th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.43 12th 240 95.0%
2022 93.56 13th 253 94.9%
2023 91.22 16th 252 93.7%
2024 95.17 10th 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 6th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.40 26th 225 88.4%
2022 86.61 23rd 228 89.9%
2023 85.86 22nd 234 90.6%
2024 88.00 15th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2007 445 10 7 24 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 492 13 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 545 17 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2010 537 15 12 37 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2011 475 12 7 49 0 3 20 0 566
2012 507 16 8 35 0 2 21 0 589
2013 532 13 11 42 0 2 18 0 618
2014 537 11 15 38 0 0 17 0 618
2015 529 10 14 51 0 0 15 0 619
2016 555 11 12 51 1 0 18 0 648
2017 544 10 15 57 1 0 21 0 648
2018 541 8 13 63 1 1 26 0 653
2019 534 7 14 56 1 3 26 0 641
2020 496 8 19 46 1 3 23 0 596
2021 487 9 19 47 1 3 19 0 585
2022 455 9 21 43 3 3 18 0 552
2023 443 11 20 42 3 2 26 0 547

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

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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

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

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

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YearTotal 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

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

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students641547
 14.7%
African American711
 57.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1420
 42.9%
Hispanic5642
 25%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White534443
 17%
Two or More Races2626
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%3.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Classical Academy High School

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

Students at The Classical Academy High School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended The Classical Academy High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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