PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE
PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE is a public high school that is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 school district, located in PEYTON, CO with about 120 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE (PPEC), located in Peyton, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide students with a bridge between high school and higher education. As an early college program, it focuses on academic acceleration, allowing students to earn high school diplomas while simultaneously accumulating significant college credit—or even associate degrees—at little to no cost. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with real-world application, the school aims to minimize the financial burden of future university tuition and better prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce.
The school is structured to foster a supportive, college-preparatory environment that prioritizes student autonomy and mastery-based learning. Because of its location in the Peyton area, PPEC serves as a critical resource for families looking for alternatives to the traditional high school experience. Through partnerships with local community colleges, students are encouraged to develop professional maturity and self-discipline, ensuring that they are not only academically ready for post-secondary success but also equipped with the critical thinking and organizational skills necessary to thrive in an independent adult environment.
For more information, contact PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE at (719) 494-8941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PEYTON, CO 80831-8173
(719) 494-8941
PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE is a public school in PEYTON, CO with about 120 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 120
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 120 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIKES PEAK EARLY COLLEGE is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 64.2%
- Male
- 35.8%
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.