- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Usaf Academy, CO
Air Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Air Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080192000002
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Air Academy High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,380
- students enrolled
Air Academy High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 080192000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Air Academy High School held near 1,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.5 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080192000002 · Usaf Academy, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,380 enr · 16.4:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Air Academy High School held near 1,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.5 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Air Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- This school
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- Chinook Trail
Chinook Trail Middle School
1,075 students
What this shows Air Academy High School reports 1,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Air Academy High School compares
Air Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Colorado - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Air Academy High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Air Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chinook Trail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Air Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Air Academy High School
How many students attend Air Academy High School?
Air Academy High School has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Usaf Academy, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Air Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Air Academy High School is 16.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Air Academy High School?
6.2% of students at Air Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Air Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Air Academy High School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Usaf Academy, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Air Academy High School?
Air Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Air Academy High School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.