Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, The Classical High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Classical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
The Classical High School's student population of 552 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
552 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The Classical High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Classical High School is 0.32, 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
#40 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Classical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Classical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-ML5rwu.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Classical High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Classical High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-birrjmS.png)
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Classical High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Classical High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-IxXMoq.png)
Black
2%
4%
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White
82%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Classical High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Classical High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-b43qcvV.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Classical High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Classical High School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-bcJr007.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-G7s7tP.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of The Classical High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of The Classical High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/14000/13708/the-classical-high-school-chart-b0LV85t.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Classical High School's ranking?
The Classical High School is ranked #40 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Classical High School often compared to?
The Classical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Classical High School?
The graduation rate of The Classical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Classical High School?
552 students attend The Classical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Classical High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Classical High School?
The Classical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Classical High School offer ?
The Classical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Classical High School part of?
The Classical High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is The Classical High School located?
The Classical High School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
School Reviews
2 7/12/2010
Many teachers don't have their teaching license and truly don't know how to teach reading/writing/math if a student needs more support from the chosen curriculum. I truly don't know why there is a long waiting list to attend this school. The draw to this school is the smaller class sizes but in the whole scheme of things, this should not be a factor when choosing the best educational option for your child. I'm relieved to no longer be a part of something that is taking a turn for the worse.
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