The Classical Academy

The Classical Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
975 Stout Rd,  Colorado Springs, CO
3.7
4.1
552 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sean Shields
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
78.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
45.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
81%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Public HS Teachers in Colorado
#7 Best Charter HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 110 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 98 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 69 Students
Colorado School of Mines 56 Students
University of Northern Colorado 53 Students
Colorado Mesa University 52 Students
University of Wyoming 48 Students
Grand Canyon University 41 Students
Pikes Peak State College 41 Students
Colorado Christian University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 54 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Aerospace Engineering 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 210 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/22/2024
TCA prepares all their students to be exemplary citizens when they graduate. Although we have many successes with education and sports, some of the administration are not always the best with each individual students needs.
4.0 Junior
7/31/2024
While the school is overall pretty good, there is still much to be desired. The academics are alright, but the amount of APs offered is very underwhelming, and out of all the extracurriculars, most are athletic instead of academic. The diversity is also lacking, however that's to be expected in an area which is predominantly suburban, white, and middle class. The school does a very good job teaching morals and logic skills throughout its K-12 curriculum.
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
Was hard to get involved but from the perspective of someone in the freshman quarantine class. Hard to connect with counselors
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
5.0 other
4/5/2023
Hello! This is an interview coming from a graduate- in one of the worst years to graduate (Class of 2020!). I am currently a student finishing up my junior year at a small school in Nebraska. I want to set the record straight on the school- words have a lot of power, and true ones need to be said. L...
1.0 parent
6/14/2020
Worst school experience ever (coming from a veteran teacher with a master's degree in elementary education). No transparency, targeting (trying to find a scapegoat), absolutely ineffective leadership/instruction, etc.
5.0 parent
2/17/2019
My five kids have gone through this school from elementary and now closing in on graduation. Wonderful caring teachers , involved families and students with character. We moved to be near this school and have never regretted it. We love TCA. It's not the perfect school for everyone but for my childr...
3.0 parent
2/23/2018
The best way to think about TCA HS is that up in D20 and D38 it is probably your least worst option. Palmer Ridge HS up in Monument is a good alternative if you want to try and choice-in. TCA is a good school but it is not a great school. The academics at the AP level have remained pretty good. We t...

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The Classical Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Academy School District No. 20 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 552 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. The Classical Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $810,212. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Classical Academy College Pathways, Discovery Canyon Campus High School, Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Classical Academy.

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