How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy | Sand Creek High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,426 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.5% | 35.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy | Sand Creek High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,710 | $11,710 |
| District | El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | El Paso County Colorado School District 49 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy | Sand Creek High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.0% | 39.1% |
| African American | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 35.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 13.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy | Sand Creek High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 483.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.5% | 45.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 69 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.