Is TCA College Pathways a good school?

Yes! TCA College Pathways is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16 th of 349 Colorado high schools.

How many students attend TCA College Pathways?

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended TCA College Pathways.

What is the racial makeup of TCA College Pathways?

Students at TCA College Pathways are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

TCA College Pathways

Summary:

TCA College Pathways is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Colorado, ranking within the top 25 schools in the state for the past several years.

TCA College Pathways demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to district and state averages in CMAS English Language Arts, CMAS Math, and SAT Reading and Writing. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 257 Colorado high schools for female students and 6th out of 252 Colorado high schools for male students. Additionally, TCA College Pathways maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.3 to 24.7 students per teacher, which can provide more individualized attention and support for students.

While TCA College Pathways has a predominantly white student population, which is higher than the racial makeup of nearby schools like Vista Ridge High School and Liberty High School, the school's consistent high performance and strong support for diverse student subgroups are impressive. This suggests that TCA College Pathways is effectively providing a quality education and equitable opportunities for its students, and there may be opportunities for the school to share best practices with other schools in the Academy School District No. 20 or the El Paso County Colorado School District 49.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 7-12

12201 Cross Peak View
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3438

(719) 488-6294

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,649

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details TCA College Pathways ranks better than 89.3% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.13. (See more...)

Compare Details TCA College Pathways ranks better than 95.4% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at TCA College Pathways who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at TCA College Pathways is 22.8, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20! (See more...)

Compare TCA College Pathways employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at TCA College Pathways is $21,649, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

TCA College Pathways:

SchoolDigger ranks TCA College Pathways 52^nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See TCA College Pathways in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks TCA College Pathways 16^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See TCA College Pathways in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for TCA College Pathways

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Rank History for all middle school students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2011	91.62	21^st	422	95.0%
2012	90.32	23^rd	425	94.6%
2013	89.97	30^th	454	93.4%
2014	87.61	42^nd	461	90.9%
2015	89.35	30^th	436	93.1%
2016	84.05	41^st	400	89.8%
2017	90.20	28^th	424	93.4%
2018	85.40	41^st	418	90.2%
2019	76.33	85^th	458	81.4%
2021	88.88	31^st	369	91.6%
2023	90.47	39^th	480	91.9%
2024	86.13	52^nd	485	89.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.23	44^th	363	87.9%
2024	82.91	41^st	350	88.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.11	37^th	356	89.6%
2024	86.87	35^th	357	90.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	63.82	83^rd	283	70.7%
2023	88.15	23^rd	286	92.0%
2024	74.68	52^nd	273	81.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for TCA College Pathways

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Rank History for all high school students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2011	88.44	30^th	337	91.1%
2012	94.00	5^th	334	98.5%
2013	93.16	8^th	349	97.7%
2014	96.10	5^th	369	98.6%
2015	95.18	4^th	292	98.6%
2016	76.95	18^th	255	92.9%
2017	81.87	12^th	256	95.3%
2018	95.69	12^th	388	96.9%
2019	95.19	17^th	411	95.9%
2021	86.79	21^st	210	90.0%
2023	92.06	22^nd	349	93.7%
2024	93.61	16^th	349	95.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.12	12^th	239	95.0%
2024	96.11	4^th	257	98.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	90.55	20^th	240	91.7%
2022	94.23	12^th	253	95.3%
2023	95.65	6^th	252	97.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at TCA College Pathways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	83.09	31^st	225	86.2%
2022	84.06	30^th	228	86.8%
2023	80.97	36^th	234	84.6%
2024	87.91	16^th	229	93.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for TCA College Pathways

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	129	1	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	143
2011	254	4	2	29	3	2	12	306
2012	365	5	4	29	2	4	15	424
2013	395	5	6	22	2	2	21	453
2014	401	5	8	32	0	1	25	472
2015	414	8	9	35	0	1	30	497
2016	416	8	11	38	1	1	30	505
2017	410	12	13	39	1	1	32	508
2018	408	13	14	41	0	1	24	501
2019	419	13	21	46	1	3	25	528
2020	401	13	22	47	1	3	35	522
2021	394	15	20	42	1	2	38	512
2022	362	11	13	40	0	0	35	461
2023	377	12	13	36	0	0	27	465
2024	373	12	16	46	0	0	26	473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at TCA College Pathways

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	143	8.3	17.2	3.5
2011	306	14.8	20.6	1
2012	424	19.1	22.1	3.5
2013	453	19.4	23.3	3.5
2014	472	19.7	23.8	4.2
2015	497	19.0	26.1	4
2016	505	20.0	25.2	3.2
2017	508	18.5	27.4	5.1
2018	501	21.1	23.6	2
2019	528	21.6	24.3	3
2020	522	20.6	25.2	1.9
2021	512	20.6	24.7	n/a
2022	461	21.6	21.3	n/a
2023	465	21.7	21.4	n/a
2024	473	20.6	22.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio TCA College Pathways

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	143	8.3	17.2	3.5
2011	306	14.8	20.6	1
2012	424	19.1	22.1	3.5
2013	453	19.4	23.3	3.5
2014	472	19.7	23.8	4.2
2015	497	19.0	26.1	4
2016	505	20.0	25.2	3.2
2017	508	18.5	27.4	5.1
2018	501	21.1	23.6	2
2019	528	21.6	24.3	3
2020	522	20.6	25.2	1.9
2021	512	20.6	24.7	n/a
2022	461	21.6	21.3	n/a
2023	465	21.7	21.4	n/a
2024	473	20.6	22.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for TCA College Pathways

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,398
2020	$3,424
2021	$15,097
2022	$5,691
2023	$21,649

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on TCA College Pathways

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 480 Middle schools	10.4%
Ranks 17^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 22^nd of 349 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (TCA College Pathways)	48.6	74.4	25.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	66	67.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (TCA College Pathways)	24.3	48.8	24.5%
7th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	46.2	42.4	3.8%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (TCA College Pathways)	57.1	57.5	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)	52	47.4	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (TCA College Pathways)	83.7	83.3	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	64.7	62.9	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (TCA College Pathways)	60.4	52.4	8%
8th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	55.3	48.9	6.4%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (TCA College Pathways)	68.6	78.8	10.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	62	60.4	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (TCA College Pathways)	44.7	50.6	5.9%
All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)	49.8	48.6	1.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	465	11.9%
African American	13	12	7.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	21	13	38.1%
Hispanic	46	36	21.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	419	377	10%
Two or More Races	25	27	8%

Schools Near TCA College Pathways

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)			CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
TCA College Pathways	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	12201 Cross Peak View	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	Yes	No	(719) 488-6294	473	21	22.8		373 (78.9%)	12 (2.5%)	46 (9.7%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	93.6	16^th of 349 public high schools	95.4%		92.1	22^nd of 349 public high schools	93.7%	6	93.0	69.0		77.0	86.0	55.0	86.4	65.1	77.5	47.5	60.5	52.9	45.2	55.2	$21,649
Pine Creek High School	Public	9-12	10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2600	1,913	108	17.7		1,202 (62.8%)	72 (3.8%)	305 (15.9%)	145 (7.6%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	177 (9.3%)	86.7	39^th of 349 public high schools	88.8%		86.1	41^st of 349 public high schools	88.3%	2	84.0	58.0	83.0	64.0	78.0	53.0								33.3	$12,420
The Classical Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0091	581	53	11.0	10.8%	471 (81.1%)	12 (2.1%)	47 (8.1%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.2%)	95.6	7^th of 349 public high schools	98.0%		93.4	14^th of 349 public high schools	96.0%	7	95.0	73.0	95.0	72.0	92.0	62.0								58.8	$11,241
Ascend College Prep	Public	11-12	1650 Telstar Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	No	No	(877) 449-4199	85	4	21.0		71 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	79.3	64^th of 349 public high schools	81.7%		79.3	68^th of 349 public high schools	80.5%	4					80.0	37.0								50.0	$9,079
Discovery Canyon Campus High School	Public	9-12	1810 Northgate Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1800	1,048	53	19.7	15.9%	722 (68.9%)	31 (3.0%)	135 (12.9%)	63 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (9.1%)	77.9	71^st of 349 public high schools	79.7%		81.6	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%	11	88.0	43.0	85.0	52.0	69.0	42.0								43.9	$13,512
Village High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1110 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 234-1970	511	27	18.7		388 (75.9%)	18 (3.5%)	60 (11.7%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.5%)	85.6	46^th of 349 public high schools	86.8%		71.4	91^st of 349 public high schools	73.9%	45	82.0		85.0		80.0										$10,271
Aspen Valley Campus	Public	8-12	1450 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-6000	103	20	5.1	33.0%	77 (74.8%)	3 (2.9%)	15 (14.6%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	35.8	217^th of 349 public high schools	37.8%		39.7	201^st of 349 public high schools	42.4%	16	44.0				56.0										$22,045
Rampart High School	Public	9-12	8250 Lexington Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2000	1,342	84	15.9	29.0%	785 (58.5%)	57 (4.2%)	303 (22.6%)	71 (5.3%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	115 (8.6%)	74.5	80^th of 349 public high schools	77.1%		71.6	90^th of 349 public high schools	74.2%	10	76.0	44.0	74.0	57.0	73.0	41.0								41.3	$12,715
Air Academy High School	Public	9-12	551 North Frontage Road West	Usaf Academy	80840	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2400	1,315	79	16.6	17.6%	933 (71.0%)	31 (2.4%)	213 (16.2%)	36 (2.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	97 (7.4%)	86.1	43^rd of 349 public high schools	87.7%		84.6	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%	4	85.0	52.0	91.0	62.0	85.0	46.0								34.9	$13,350
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	8720 Scarborough Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2200	1,589	94	16.9	22.3%	1,085 (68.3%)	61 (3.8%)	269 (16.9%)	26 (1.6%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	137 (8.6%)	71	91^st of 349 public high schools	73.9%		74.6	82^nd of 349 public high schools	76.5%	9	80.0	42.0	78.0	42.0	74.0	37.0								41.8	$12,077

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