The Classical Academy High School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

975 STOUT ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921

Charter School 616 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Classical Academy (TCA) High School, located in northern Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum grounded in the classical tradition. The school operates on a philosophy that prioritizes content-rich academics, character development, and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. By maintaining a structured and disciplined environment, TCA aims to equip students with the analytical skills and historical foundation necessary for success in higher education and informed citizenship.

Beyond its academic focus, the school offers a vibrant community culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. As part of a larger K-12 system, TCA fosters a tight-knit campus atmosphere where parent partnership is highly valued and actively encouraged. The school is widely recognized for its consistent academic excellence and its commitment to a "back-to-basics" pedagogical approach, making it a popular choice for families seeking a traditional, values-based educational experience within the public school system.

616

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Classical Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	60
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
493 (80.0%)
Hispanic
60 (9.7%)
Two or More
34 (5.5%)
Asian
16 (2.6%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)484-0091
Website:	http://tcatitans.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 9 194

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 127