TCA College Pathways

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

12201 CROSS PEAK VIEW
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921

Charter School 465 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

TCA College Pathways is a specialized program operated under the umbrella of The Classical Academy (TCA) in Colorado Springs. Designed for high school students who are ready to transition into higher education, the program offers a unique "early college" experience. It allows students to pursue rigorous academic coursework while earning college credits through concurrent enrollment, effectively bridging the gap between a traditional K-12 environment and a university setting.

The program is defined by its commitment to the classical education model, emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and a strong core curriculum. By operating at the Cross Peak View campus, it provides a focused, supportive environment where students can balance their high school graduation requirements with associate degree-level work. TCA College Pathways is ideal for self-motivated students looking to accelerate their academic journey, reduce future college costs, and gain exposure to collegiate-level expectations while remaining within the structured community of the TCA network.

465

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TCA College Pathways
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	36
Black	12
Asian	13
Two or More	27

White
377 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.7 %)
Two or More
27 (5.8 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)488-6294
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 100