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#1313 of 1,815 schools in CO
Ascend College Prep
High School · Education Reenvisioned Boces · Colorado Springs, CO
An Education Reenvisioned Boces high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1650 TELSTAR DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ascend College Prep score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Ascend College Prep 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,233
Median home value
$484,900
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Aspen Valley CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 8–12 | 0.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Rampart High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,342 | Compare → |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 751 | 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.
Education Reenvisioned Boces
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ascend College Prep is listed in EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascend College Prep
Ascend College Prep is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Education Reenvisioned Boces, serving approximately 85 students in grades 11th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascend College Prep
What grades does Ascend College Prep serve?
Ascend College Prep serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Ascend College Prep?
Ascend College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascend College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascend College Prep is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascend College Prep rank in CO?
Ascend College Prep ranks #1,313 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ascend College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascend College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ascend College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascend College Prep has 70% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Ascend College Prep a charter school?
No, Ascend College Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ascend College Prep a Title I school?
No, Ascend College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (877) 449-4199
- Area population (ZIP 80920)
- 38,154
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 80920; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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