CIVA Charter Academy

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

4635 NORTHPARK DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

Charter School 174 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

CIVA Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Distinguished by its focus on the arts and humanities, the school offers a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive training in visual and performing arts. Students at CIVA are encouraged to pursue their creative passions through programs such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, all while maintaining a commitment to state-mandated academic standards.

The school is known for its intimate learning environment, which emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive, personalized culture. By fostering a close-knit community, CIVA aims to help students develop both as scholars and as artists, preparing them for post-secondary success whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for unique pedagogical approaches, making it a popular choice for families in the Colorado Springs area seeking a balance between a traditional academic track and creative enrichment.

174

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIVA Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	41
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
115 (66.1%)
Hispanic
41 (23.6%)
Two or More
13 (7.5%)
Black
4 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)633-1306
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 51

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 43