Springs Studio for Academic Excellence

School Overview
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (SSAE), located on Constitution Avenue in Colorado Springs, is a unique, tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating within the Falcon School District 49, the school is well-regarded for its blended learning model, which combines rigorous classroom instruction with flexible, technology-integrated coursework. This approach is designed to cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining a strong academic foundation.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a highly structured yet personalized environment. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Springs Studio fosters a tight-knit school community that emphasizes critical thinking and digital literacy. With its convenient location and specialized academic pathways, SSAE serves as a popular choice for families in the Colorado Springs area who are seeking an educational experience that moves beyond the traditional classroom setting to better accommodate individual student needs.
442
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Demographic Student Count
White300
Hispanic80
Black14
Asian5
Two or More42
American Indian1
  • White
    300 (67.9%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    42 (9.5%)
  • Black
    14 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone: (719)494-8940
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 53
Grade 9 73
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 74
Grade 12 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Grade Student Count
Grade 646
Grade 744
Grade 853
Grade 973
Grade 1076
Grade 1174
Grade 1276
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21248%
Male23052%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)