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
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

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
3.63
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
53%
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
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
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

7
Equity
9
College Readiness
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 337 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 298 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 261 Students
University of Northern Colorado 140 Students
University of Denver 124 Students
University of Wyoming 122 Students
Colorado School of Mines 113 Students
Colorado Mesa University 111 Students
University of Colorado Denver 97 Students
Colorado College 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Biology 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 38 Students
Aerospace Engineering 38 Students
Computer Science 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 305 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/9/2026
Overall, it was a good school. It is challenging academically and encourages students to succeed and challenge themselves.
5.0 Senior
10/9/2025
I have had a great experience here! i am a military child so i move a lot so making friends and getting good grades is sometimes hard in the moving around so much. I got to AAHS my junior year of high school and immediately fell in love with this school. The teachers and students here are so so sweet and understanding of what it's like to be a military kid.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Colorado El Paso County Usaf Academy 80840
Air Academy High School

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,351 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% 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 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. 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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