The Classical Academy Middle School
Charter School
420 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
The Classical Academy (TCA) Middle School, located on Stout Road in Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates with a focus on a rigorous, content-rich classical education. As part of a larger K-12 system, the middle school emphasizes the development of the "whole person," integrating academic excellence with the cultivation of strong moral character. The curriculum is designed to be sequential and academically challenging, often emphasizing traditional subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and science through a lens that encourages critical thinking and mastery of foundational knowledge.
Beyond the classroom, TCA Middle School places a significant value on the partnership between the school, the student, and the family. The school culture is highly structured and emphasizes discipline, personal responsibility, and a sense of community. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and academic performance, the institution aims to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their society.
Beyond the classroom, TCA Middle School places a significant value on the partnership between the school, the student, and the family. The school culture is highly structured and emphasizes discipline, personal responsibility, and a sense of community. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and academic performance, the institution aims to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their society.
420
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 340 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White340 (81.0 %)
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Hispanic43 (10.2 %)
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Two or More22 (5.2 %)
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Asian7 (1.7 %)
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Black6 (1.4 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an |
| Phone: | (719)484-0091 |
| Website: | http://tcatitans.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 420 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 60 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
220
Grade 8
200
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 220 |
| Grade 8 | 200 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 219 | 52.1% |
| Male | 201 | 47.9% |
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