Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Summit Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Summit Charter Academy's student population of 637 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
New Summit Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Summit Charter Academy is 0.51, 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
#795 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Summit Charter Academy's ranking?
New Summit Charter Academy is ranked #795 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Summit Charter Academy often compared to?
New Summit Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning, Mountain Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend New Summit Charter Academy?
637 students attend New Summit Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Summit Charter Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Summit Charter Academy?
New Summit Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Summit Charter Academy offer ?
New Summit Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Summit Charter Academy part of?
New Summit Charter Academy is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is New Summit Charter Academy located?
New Summit Charter Academy is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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