LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS

LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS is a public charter high school that is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 300 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 11 teachers, LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS is an alternative educational institution designed to serve students who have not thrived in traditional high school settings. Operating as a public charter school, it focuses on re-engaging students who have previously dropped out or are at risk of doing so. The school utilizes a personalized, self-paced learning model that allows students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing other life responsibilities, such as employment or family commitments.

The curriculum is heavily centered on a blended learning approach, combining independent coursework with support from on-site instructors. Beyond academic credit recovery, the school places a strong emphasis on practical "life skills," providing students with career readiness training, social-emotional support, and guidance to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities. By offering a smaller, more flexible, and supportive environment, the Life Skills Center aims to remove traditional barriers to education and help students achieve academic success on their own terms.

For more information, contact LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS at (719) 471-0684 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1810 EASTLAKE BOULEVARD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910-3422
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LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 300 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Total Students:
300
Teachers:
11.58
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 300 students

Hispanic/Latino
38.7%
White
37.0%
Black or African American
13.7%
Two or more races
8.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
40.7%
Male
59.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.