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Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

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Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks 185 th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual Grades 6-12

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 46% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is a grades 6-12 public school in Colorado Springs serving 442 students in El Paso County Colorado School District 49. The school's overall state ranking is mid-tier — 45th percentile — but that ranking doesn't tell the full story. What truly sets this school apart is its exceptional graduation rate: 96.9% in the most recent school year, compared to just 63.5% for the district and 85.6% statewide. Dropout rates have hovered near zero (0.7%) for several years running, making this one of the most reliable schools in the area for getting students to the finish line.

Academically, the school has a distinctive profile. Reading and writing scores are at or above state averages — for example, 74% of 10th graders scored proficient on PSAT10 reading/writing, versus 50% for the district and 65% for the state. Science is another bright spot, with 11th graders exceeding state averages two years running. The clear weakness is math, with SAT math proficiency at 14% versus 32% statewide. Notably, nearby Sand Creek High School — just 1.4 miles away and in the same district — posts stronger math scores, yet Springs Studio beats Sand Creek on nearly every other measure, including graduation rate (96.9% vs. 92.0%), SAT reading/writing, and science.

One of the most interesting contrasts is with Pikes Peak Early College, which shares the same physical address. Pikes Peak ranks much higher academically (88th percentile) but reports a 45.0% graduation rate, while Springs Studio graduates 96.9% of its students. Springs Studio also shows notably strong outcomes for economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 67th percentile statewide for that subgroup. For parents who value student retention, relationship-building, and literacy — and who are willing to supplement math support — Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is a strong, completion-focused option.

442

Students ?

22.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,357

Per pupil spending ?

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915

(719) 494-8940

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

!Mathematics scores 17 pts below the Colorado average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg35%

Colorado avg43%

Middle school

207^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

185^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7High Schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49

33^rd of 114El Paso County Colorado School District 49 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	52.3	434 of 965	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.2	476 of 929	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.4	609 of 938	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.6	504 of 962	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.8	560 of 954	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	207 of 476	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.6	296 of 469	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.4	189 of 485	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	220 of 480	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	175 of 448	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.3	251 of 458	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.4	172 of 418	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.6	182 of 424	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.7	228 of 436	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.6	251 of 461	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.9	233 of 454	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	25.9	249 of 347	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.2	154 of 350	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	173 of 352	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	102 of 357	71.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	18.5	236 of 278	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	6.3	263 of 275	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	30.0	192 of 273	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.9	252 of 286	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	185 of 340	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.1	159 of 328	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	127 of 349	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.6	185 of 349	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.9	78 of 221	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.7	63 of 210	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.1	142 of 411	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.5	125 of 388	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.0	151 of 256	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.9	163 of 255	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.4	133 of 292	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.3	149 of 369	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.0	168 of 349	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	111 of 246	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.1	98 of 247	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.6	125 of 257	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.4	169 of 254	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	149 of 257	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.3	112 of 239	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	68 of 209	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	87 of 211	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	98 of 244	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.2	129 of 246	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.4	91 of 256	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.4	124 of 252	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	78 of 253	69.2%	★★★★☆
2021	53.6	105 of 240	56.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	23.6	166 of 221	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.8	141 of 209	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	141 of 229	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.9	162 of 234	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.3	145 of 228	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	127 of 225	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Male (2025)51st percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)28th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)15th percentile-41 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)55th percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)25th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing58%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-6 vs state

Science35%+4 vs state

Math32%-5 vs state

Mathematics14%-17 vs state

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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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence	Public, Virtual	6-12	6113 Constitution Ave	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 494-8940	442	20	22.0		300 (67.9%)	14 (3.2%)	80 (18.1%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.5%)	42.1	185^th of 340 public high schools	45.6%		48.1	159^th of 328 public high schools	51.5%	26	73.7	29.8	66.2	32.3	57.9	14.5	32.4	48.6	35.0	38.7	26.5	35.1	35.0	32.4	43.9	28.8	$14,357
Pikes Peak Early College	Public, Virtual	9-12	6113 Constitution Ave	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 494-8941	204	7	31.1		147 (72.1%)	6 (2.9%)	27 (13.2%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	86	41^st of 340 public high schools	87.9%		86.5	38^th of 328 public high schools	88.4%	3	97.4	57.9	97.0	51.5	82.1	48.7										48.4	$12,770
Power Technical	Public, Charter	6-12	2460 Waynoka Place	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 302-9025	405	34	11.8	46.4%	261 (64.4%)	7 (1.7%)	109 (26.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	19 (4.7%)	66.9	110^th of 340 public high schools	67.6%		62.8	118^th of 328 public high schools	64.0%	8	477.0	42.6	76.9	47.7	514.0	32.4	50.0	43.3	37.5	43.5	32.5	25.4	32.5	29.3	32.5	48.5	$10,725
Sand Creek High School	Public	9-12	7005 North Carefree Circle	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-1160	1,426	68	20.8	50.7%	557 (39.1%)	117 (8.2%)	510 (35.8%)	42 (2.9%)	8 (0.6%)	7 (0.5%)	185 (13.0%)	26.5	252^nd of 340 public high schools	25.9%		28	238^th of 328 public high schools	27.4%	14	57.0	23.0	56.7	29.2	46.8	14.9										15.4	$14,390
Mitchell High School	Public	9-12	1205 Potter Drive	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-6600	757	47	16.1	69.2%	170 (22.5%)	61 (8.1%)	455 (60.1%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.7%)	8.1	317^th of 340 public high schools	6.8%		7.8	311^th of 328 public high schools	5.2%	6	30.8	14.4	26.7	9.5	37.0	7.9										8.4	$23,262
Doherty High School	Public	9-12	4515 Barnes Road	Colorado Springs	80917	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-6400	1,715	83	20.6	50.6%	827 (48.2%)	105 (6.1%)	556 (32.4%)	31 (1.8%)	4 (0.2%)	12 (0.7%)	180 (10.5%)	31.5	230^th of 340 public high schools	32.4%		27.4	243^rd of 328 public high schools	25.9%	13	53.8	24.0	61.1	29.3	52.0	21.3										21.6	$18,583
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity School	Public	6-12	3302 Alpine Place	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-3100	291	18	15.9	79.0%	89 (30.6%)	24 (8.2%)	130 (44.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	38 (13.1%)	1.6	340^th of 340 public high schools	0.0%		0.7	328^th of 328 public high schools	0.0%	12	19.4	334.0	28.6	319.0	10.9	334.0				702.0				10.3		707.0	$21,534
Odyssey Early College and Career Options	Public	9-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-3009	287	10	28.7	51.2%	139 (48.4%)	20 (7.0%)	86 (30.0%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (10.5%)	86.1	40^th of 340 public high schools	88.2%		79.9	63^rd of 328 public high schools	80.8%	23	90.2	64.7	88.7	71.0	81.0	36.2										63.6	$20,213
Achieve Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 328-3000	342	17	20.7	64.3%	179 (52.3%)	26 (7.6%)	99 (28.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.4%)	17.7	282^nd of 340 public high schools	17.1%		23.3	255^th of 328 public high schools	22.3%	27	53.6	369.0	34.8	343.0	39.6	406.0										12.5	$19,991
The Bijou School	Public	9-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-7900	134	8	16.7	76.9%	66 (49.3%)	11 (8.2%)	50 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	3.8	338^th of 340 public high schools	0.6%		5	323^rd of 328 public high schools	1.5%	15	30.8	360.0	25.0	336.0	23.3	372.0											$21,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

What is the racial makeup of Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?

Students at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Springs Studio for Academic Excellence a good school?

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks 185^th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?

In the 2024-25 school year, 442 students attended Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.

What district is Springs Studio for Academic Excellence in?

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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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