Colorado Military Academy

Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Colorado Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colorado Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Colorado Military Academy's student population of 615 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
615 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Colorado Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Military Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
32%
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21%
45%
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(20-21)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
35%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
46%
51%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
278%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
7%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Civil Air Patrol, Craft Club, Drama Club, eSports Club, Pokemon Club, Science Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Drumline

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Coed Basketball, Coed Volleyball, Field Hockey, Running Club, Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Colorado Military Academy is a tuition free public charter school for K-12 conveniently located next to Peterson SFB. Pre-K is available as a tuition-based program.
  • CMA offers a structured learning environment inspiring academic excellence, self-discipline, responsibility, and community involvement with the support of peers, instructors, and mentors. CMA is invested in developing leadership skills in all of our Cadets. Our young leaders are inspired on a daily basis through student-led mentorship programs and integrated leadership opportunities. Continued leadership growth and our strong academic program provides a pathway for college-bound students while the Civil Air Patrol program provides experience, character development, and bonds that will last a lifetime. The practical leadership experience earned at CMA will be beneficial regardless of the path they choose in life.
  • As a member of the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States (AMCSUS), Colorado Military Academy is proud to be a one of 33 military schools dedicated to developing character driven leaders who will lead us to a brighter tomorrow. CMA students benefit from our membership through increased opportunities for acceptance into higher educational institutions to include but not limited to Virginia Military Institute, New Mexico Military Institute, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, and Georgia Military College, The Citadel and University of North Georgia as well as guaranteed acceptance at Norwich University and The Citadel if they so choose. The pathways that AMCSUS has created for our students are invaluable to their success regardless of the path they choose after graduation.
  • We are not a reform school nor boarding school specializing in children requiring behavior intervention. We expect appropriate behaviors and demeanor of our cadets when they begin school. Our school inspires leadership, responsibility, discipline, and community involvement to all cadets that enroll at CMA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorado Military Academy's ranking?
Colorado Military Academy is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Military Academy often compared to?
Colorado Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Falcon Elementary School Of Technology, Woodmen Hills Elementary School, Grand Mountain School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Colorado Military Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Military Academy?
615 students attend Colorado Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Colorado Military Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Military Academy?
Colorado Military Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Military Academy offer ?
Colorado Military Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Colorado Military Academy part of?
Colorado Military Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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