American Academy

6971 MIRA VISTA LANE
CASTLE PINES, CO 80108

Charter School 2,803 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The American Academy at Castle Pines is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of a larger network of American Academy campuses in Colorado, it operates with a focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach. The school is known for its Core Knowledge curriculum, which aims to provide a comprehensive, content-rich education that builds a broad base of knowledge across various subjects including history, science, literature, and the arts.

Beyond its core academics, the American Academy is recognized for its emphasis on character development and technology integration. The school fosters a community-oriented culture where parent involvement is highly encouraged and valued as a cornerstone of student success. By combining traditional instructional methods with modern technological tools, the institution seeks to prepare students for success in high school and beyond while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal responsibility.

2,803

Total Students

158.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,689
Hispanic	229
Black	21
Asian	667
Two or More	174
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,689 (60.3%)
Asian
667 (23.8%)
Hispanic
229 (8.2%)
Two or More
174 (6.2%)
Black
21 (0.7%)
American Indian
20 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(720)292-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	2,803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 232

Kindergarten 295

Grade 1 303

Grade 2 311

Grade 3 306

Grade 4 309

Grade 5 291

Grade 6 276

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 235

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for American Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	232
Kindergarten	295
Grade 1	303
Grade 2	311
Grade 3	306
Grade 4	309
Grade 5	291
Grade 6	276
Grade 7	245
Grade 8	235

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for American Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,404	50.1%
Male	1,399	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)