- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
The Classical Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for The Classical Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080192001943Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Classical Academy High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #18 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Classical Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Classical Academy High School ranks #18 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
The Classical Academy High School grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 080192001943 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · CHARTER
616 enr · 12.6:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
The Classical Academy High School grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Classical 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
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 616
The Classical Academy High School
616 students
What this shows The Classical Academy High School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Classical Academy High School compares
The Classical Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, The Classical Academy High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 The Classical Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Classical 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Classical Academy High School
How many students attend The Classical Academy High School?
The Classical Academy High School has 616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Classical Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Classical Academy High School is 12.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 The Classical Academy High School?
2.9% of students at The Classical Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Classical Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at The Classical Academy High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Classical Academy High School?
The Classical Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does The Classical Academy High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, The Classical Academy High School ranks #18 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.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides The Classical 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.