PIKES PEAK PREP

PIKES PEAK PREP is a Title I public charter school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 329 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, PIKES PEAK PREP has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 PREP is a public charter school located in downtown Colorado Springs, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By emphasizing a structured curriculum and a commitment to high expectations, the school seeks to serve the diverse student population of the surrounding urban area.

Beyond academics, PIKES PEAK PREP places a strong emphasis on character development and personal responsibility. The school’s central location allows it to engage with the local community, and it often highlights a small-school culture designed to provide more individualized attention to students. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, has a clear pathway toward graduation and future career readiness.

For more information, contact PIKES PEAK PREP at (719) 570-7575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 EAST COSTILLA STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903-3764
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PIKES PEAK PREP is a public Title I Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 329 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
State Charter School Institute
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
15.83
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 329 students

White
38.6%
Hispanic/Latino
35.0%
Black or African American
23.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.