Very Good
#358 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 20% in state
Pine Creek High School
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 serving grades 9th – 12th.
10750 THUNDER MOUNTAIN AVENUE, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pine Creek High School score 65% 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 15 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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).
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Where Pine Creek 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$136,117
Median home value
$673,900
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80908; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tca College PathwaysCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Ascend College PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 11–12 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,589 | Compare → |
| Rampart High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #16 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
Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek High School
Pine Creek High School 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 1,913 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Creek High School
What grades does Pine Creek High School serve?
Pine Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pine Creek High School?
Pine Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Creek High School rank in CO?
Pine Creek High School ranks #358 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pine Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Pine Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Creek High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pine Creek High School a charter school?
No, Pine Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Pine Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (719) 234-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80908)
- 23,358
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 80908; 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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