The Classical Academy is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public charter school located in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is chartered through Academy School District 20.
Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, The Classical Academy High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Classical Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
The Classical Academy High School's student population of 581 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Classical Academy High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Classical Academy High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Classical Academy High School's ranking?
The Classical Academy High School is ranked #40 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Classical Academy High School often compared to?
The Classical Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Classical Academy High School?
The graduation rate of The Classical Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Classical Academy High School?
581 students attend The Classical Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Classical Academy High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Classical Academy High School?
The Classical Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Classical Academy High School offer ?
The Classical Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Classical Academy High School part of?
The Classical Academy High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is The Classical Academy High School located?
The Classical Academy High School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
School Reviews
2 7/12/2010
Many teachers don't have their teaching license and truly don't know how to teach reading/writing/math if a student needs more support from the chosen curriculum. I truly don't know why there is a long waiting list to attend this school. The draw to this school is the smaller class sizes but in the whole scheme of things, this should not be a factor when choosing the best educational option for your child. I'm relieved to no longer be a part of something that is taking a turn for the worse.
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