Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Pikes Peak Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pikes Peak Early College's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College 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 Pikes Peak Early College is 0.43, 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
#34 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikes Peak Early College's ranking?
Pikes Peak Early College is ranked #34 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pikes Peak Early College often compared to?
Pikes Peak Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High), Springs Studio For Academic Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College?
The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
169 students attend Pikes Peak Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pikes Peak Early College students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Early College offer ?
Pikes Peak Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pikes Peak Early College part of?
Pikes Peak Early College is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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