Enrollment
174
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Civa Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Civa Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306001589Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civa Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Civa Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Civa Charter Academy ranks #1 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Civa Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Civa Charter Academy
Civa Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 174 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Civa Charter Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Colorado schools and 42% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Civa Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Civa Charter Academy compares
Civa Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Civa Charter Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Civa Charter Academy.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Civa Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Civa Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Civa Charter Academy
How many students attend Civa Charter Academy?
Civa Charter Academy has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Civa Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Civa Charter Academy is 9.7:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% lower 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 Civa Charter Academy?
19.1% of students at Civa Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Civa Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Civa Charter Academy is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Civa Charter Academy?
Civa Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Civa Charter Academy rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Civa Charter Academy ranks #1 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Civa Charter Academy a good school?
Civa Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Civa Charter Academy, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.
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