Excellent
#289 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 16% in state
Tca College Pathways
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 charter high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12201 CROSS PEAK VIEW, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Math 61% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tca College Pathways score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 69% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tca College Pathways 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$143,996
Median home value
$647,600
Median rent
$2,212/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80921; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,913 | Compare → |
| The Classical Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Ascend College PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 11–12 | 2.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Discovery Canyon Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,048 | 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.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Tca College Pathways 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 Tca College Pathways
Tca College Pathways 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 473 students in grades 7th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tca College Pathways
What grades does Tca College Pathways serve?
Tca College Pathways serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Tca College Pathways?
Tca College Pathways has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tca College Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Tca College Pathways is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tca College Pathways rank in CO?
Tca College Pathways ranks #289 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Tca College Pathways's MySchoolScout rating?
Tca College Pathways has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Tca College Pathways?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tca College Pathways has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Tca College Pathways a charter school?
Yes, Tca College Pathways is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tca College Pathways a Title I school?
No, Tca College Pathways is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (719) 488-6294
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80921)
- 25,207
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 80921; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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