Air Academy High School

Air Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
551 N FRONTAGE Rd W,  Usaf Academy, CO
Academy School District No. 20
4.0
3.4
1,351 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Olson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
79.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
43%
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
346:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
15.9%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 325 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 301 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 260 Students
University of Northern Colorado 143 Students
University of Denver 126 Students
University of Wyoming 120 Students
Colorado School of Mines 111 Students
Colorado Mesa University 103 Students
University of Colorado Denver 98 Students
Colorado College 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Biology 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Engineering 47 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Aerospace Engineering 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 319 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/29/2025
This is an amazing school. There are many opportunities in things you can do. But along with an amazing school there are still some things they need to improve. Once you get in trouble once you get targeted, they always think your the problem even if you weren't involved. Other than that there is nothing wrong.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2025
The principal is very involved with the school. He makes everyone feel welcome, so he will stand outside the front door and welcome everyone into the school in the morning. The teachers are very nice there too, they are always there when you need help.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
I have attended Air Academy Highschool for the entire duration of my highschool career and From this I have come the a good understanding of how the school functions. Overall the school is on a gorgeous campus on the Air Force base. The fact that its on the Air Force base though creates unitended problems with ease of access to the school yet they have been able to work throught this and have created a good system to allow students on to the base with relative ease. The teachers at Air Academy are mainly solid with a few outlires but the ones who truly care are well versed in the content they teach and are more the willing to assist students with all walks of life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/10/2018
Horrible. The laziness of teachers on top of their over the top political views which are thrust down our kids throats is out of control. This school and it’s district ARE NOT what the hype will try to make you believe. Do your research, ask around. We have since moved from this district to another...
5.0 teacher
4/28/2014
Air Academy High School is a grades 9-12 high school located in the northwest of Colorado Springs, on the grounds of the Air Force Academy and at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Rated the top Colorado public high school by Colorado Great Schools. It offers a wide variety of unique programs...
3.0 other
3/12/2014
Definitely not an awful school, but could be better. Whether or not you have good classes just depends on the teachers you get. I don't really like how they've changed the schedule, and I wish they had more places for students to go during academy or a partial that they could study quietly if they w...
5.0 other
2/23/2014
AAHS is a great platform for any student whether college bound or entering the workforce. As a 1978 graduate, I can attest to the excellence of this school. Academics, Sports, Music, etc. "It's a matter of pride" is one of their mottos and was true then as it is now. Go Kadets!!

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Air Academy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Usaf Academy, CO and is served by the Academy School District No. 20 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,351 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Air Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. Learn more about what Usaf Academy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Air Academy High School.

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