Below Average
#1376 of 1,815 schools in CO
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
High School · Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co · Colorado Springs, CO
A Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4303 PINEHURST CIRCLE, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- Math 45% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monument Charter Academy Secondary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$64,496
Median home value
$349,500
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-palmer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Discovery Canyon Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Palmer Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,103 | 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.
Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,434NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is listed in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, serving approximately 516 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
What grades does Monument Charter Academy Secondary School serve?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monument Charter Academy Secondary School rank in CO?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School ranks #1,376 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monument Charter Academy Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monument Charter Academy Secondary School a charter school?
Yes, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monument Charter Academy Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
10.5% of students at Monument Charter Academy Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (719) 481-1950
- Area population (ZIP 80905)
- 17,269
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80905; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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