Summary:
Zip code 80921, located in the Colorado Springs area, is served by 9 schools in the Academy School District No. 20 — a top-10 Colorado district rated 10th out of 115 districts — comprising 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, with approximately 6,619 students enrolled.
Every school in this zip code ranks in the top quartile statewide. The Classical Academy High School leads the area with a 17th-place state ranking (95th percentile), the highest SAT Reading/Writing scores (90% proficient), the best SAT Math scores (62%), and the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.7:1). Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is the top middle school, ranking 28th statewide with the highest CMAS Math proficiency (68.6%) and strong ELA scores (71.5%). The Classical Academy Charter proves large enrollment doesn't hurt outcomes — with 1,909 students, it still ranks 115th among elementary schools and posts the best attendance record (9.9% chronic absenteeism). The Da Vinci Academy School is the most improved, jumping 160 spots in state ranking with double-digit gains in ELA and Math proficiency.
Reading is a clear strength across the area, while math is the weaker subject at nearly every school. TCA-branded schools enroll roughly 52% of all students in the zip code and dominate the top rankings. Discovery Canyon Campus High School is the weakest link, with math scores below the district average and the highest chronic absenteeism rate (26.5%). TCA College Pathways shows a striking grade-level gap, with 7th-grade scores far below district averages but 8th-grade scores far above. Overall, this is one of Colorado's strongest school markets, with high graduation rates, top-tier test scores, and strong attendance across most schools.
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