Air Academy High School is a public high school in El Paso County, Colorado, United States that serves the northwestern end of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as the United States Air Force Academy.
Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Air Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Air Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Air Academy High School's student population of 1,315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Air Academy High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Air Academy High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kadet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Academy High School's ranking?
Air Academy High School is ranked #192 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Air Academy High School often compared to?
Air Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Air Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Air Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Air Academy High School?
1,315 students attend Air Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Air Academy High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Air Academy High School?
Air Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Air Academy High School offer ?
Air Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Air Academy High School part of?
Air Academy High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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