Air Academy High School

Air Academy High School serves 1,315 students in grades 9-12 at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. This regular public high school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1 with 78 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #384 out of 1,831 Colorado high schools, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide.

Air Academy High School earns an academic score of 8.2 out of 10, reflecting strong overall educational outcomes. In mathematics, 47% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels. The school draws from a community where the median household income is $79,250, and 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

While 16% of the area faces economic challenges, the relatively educated population provides a supportive environment for student achievement. Air Academy High School's unique location on the Air Force Academy grounds creates a distinctive educational environment. The school sits in a rural setting near the town, offering students the benefits of both the structured military academy atmosphere and access to the broader Colorado Springs metropolitan area's resources and opportunities.

Located in a rural area, Air Academy High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.