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#978 of 1,815 schools in CO

Aspen Valley Campus

High School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO

An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1450 CHAPEL HILLS DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
District spending per student$12,090
Chronic Absenteeism72.8%

Students at Aspen Valley Campus score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Aspen Valley Campus 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Village High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.2 mi511Compare →
Ascend College PrepEnrollment path unverified5.011–120.7 mi85Compare →
Rampart High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.0 mi1,342Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#36 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

Aspen Valley Campus 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 Aspen Valley Campus

Aspen Valley Campus is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 103 students in grades 8th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspen Valley Campus

What grades does Aspen Valley Campus serve?

Aspen Valley Campus serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Aspen Valley Campus?

Aspen Valley Campus has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Valley Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Valley Campus is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aspen Valley Campus rank in CO?

Aspen Valley Campus ranks #978 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Aspen Valley Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspen Valley Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Aspen Valley Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen Valley Campus has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Aspen Valley Campus a charter school?

No, Aspen Valley Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aspen Valley Campus a Title I school?

No, Aspen Valley Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspen Valley Campus?

33.0% of students at Aspen Valley Campus 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
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.
  • 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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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