Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Pikes Peak Early College ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pikes Peak Early College's student population of 134 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikes Peak Early College is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikes Peak Early College's ranking?
Pikes Peak Early College is ranked #336 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pikes Peak Early College often compared to?
Pikes Peak Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High), Springs Studio For Academic Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College?
The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College is 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
134 students attend Pikes Peak Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pikes Peak Early College students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Early College offer ?
Pikes Peak Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pikes Peak Early College part of?
Pikes Peak Early College is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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