Monument Charter Academy Secondary School

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co

4303 PINEHURST CIRCLE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905

(719)481-1950

Charter School 541 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Monument Charter Academy (MCA) is a public charter school located in Monument, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a school of choice, it operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, often utilizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere and prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to support holistic growth.

The school is well-regarded in the Tri-Lakes area for its commitment to traditional values and a balanced educational approach that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. By operating as a charter, MCA maintains a unique autonomy that allows it to implement specific instructional philosophies while remaining tuition-free and accessible to the local public. Its location in the Village Ridge Point area provides a convenient central hub for families in the Monument community, emphasizing a mission that combines scholastic achievement with the development of responsible, community-minded citizens.

541

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	55
Black	12
Asian	10
Two or More	43

White
421 (77.8%)
Hispanic
55 (10.2%)
Two or More
43 (7.9%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)

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:	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
Phone:	(719)481-1950
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 136

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 139

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 23