Very Good
#657 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Pikes Peak Early College
High School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6113 CONSTITUTION AVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pikes Peak Early College score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pikes Peak Early College 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$67,761
Median home value
$328,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80915; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Power TechnicalCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Sand Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,381 | Compare → |
| Falcon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,263 | 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.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #9 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pikes Peak Early College is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pikes Peak Early College
Pikes Peak Early College is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 178 students in grades 9th-12th with a 44.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pikes Peak Early College
What grades does Pikes Peak Early College serve?
Pikes Peak Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak Early College is 44.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pikes Peak Early College rank in CO?
Pikes Peak Early College ranks #657 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pikes Peak Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Pikes Peak Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pikes Peak Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pikes Peak Early College has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Pikes Peak Early College a charter school?
No, Pikes Peak Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pikes Peak Early College a Title I school?
No, Pikes Peak Early College is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 494-8941
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80915)
- 23,570
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 80915; 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, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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