Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Colorado Springs Charter 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 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Colorado Springs Charter Academy's student population of 309 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Springs Charter 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 Springs Charter Academy is 0.61, 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
#975 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Springs Charter Academy's ranking?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is ranked #975 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Springs Charter Academy often compared to?
Colorado Springs Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Globe Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
309 students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Colorado Springs Charter Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colorado Springs Charter Academy offer ?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Colorado Springs Charter Academy part of?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Springs Charter Academy located?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2015
This school is awful at keeping parents informed on your child's progress!!!! My daughter was allowed to go onto high school but not allowed to graduate with her class due to a D in math . So she will not ever remember her 8 th grade graduation this school is very much into the child that school comes easy to but honestly could care less about the child who could really benefit from smaller classroom setting. I DONOT recommend this school at all
2 3/5/2015
This school is not what it used to be. My child was having problems with school and got no help from the teachers and judgement by the head of school. The school is more worried having it easy than helping students learn. The HOS just protects the teachers even when they are not doing the simplest teaching methods and punishing kids for ridiculous infractions. We have moved on and my kid is doing great. We get support from teachers and the principal and they seem to give a dam.
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