Very Good
#403 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 22% in state
Air Academy High School
High School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Usaf Academy, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BUILDING 6910, Usaf Academy, CO 80840
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Air Academy High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Air Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,889
Median rent
$2,223/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend College PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 11–12 | 2.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
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| Aspen Valley CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 8–12 | 3.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Tca College PathwaysCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Air Academy High School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Air Academy High School
Air Academy High School is a public high school in Usaf Academy, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 1,315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Air Academy High School
What grades does Air Academy High School serve?
Air Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Air Academy High School?
Air Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Air Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Air Academy High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Air Academy High School rank in CO?
Air Academy High School ranks #403 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Air Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Air Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Air Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Air Academy High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Air Academy High School a charter school?
No, Air Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Air Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Air Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Air Academy High School?
17.6% of students at Air Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (719) 234-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80840)
- 6,701
- Area median age
- 20.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80840; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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