ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a public charter school that is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,613 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY 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.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY (RMCA) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school is defined by its commitment to a "classical education" model, which emphasizes a content-rich curriculum, the development of critical thinking skills, and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. By utilizing a structured academic environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for higher education and responsible citizenship, often focusing on core subjects like history, literature, math, and science through a traditional pedagogical approach.
Beyond its academic curriculum, RMCA places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of virtues such as integrity, responsibility, and respect. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere and encourages active parent involvement, which is a hallmark of the charter school model. Located at the Antelope Ridge campus, RMCA serves the local Colorado Springs community by providing an alternative to traditional district schooling, prioritizing academic rigor and the transmission of Western cultural heritage alongside standard academic benchmarks.
For more information, contact ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY at (719) 622-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,613 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Falcon School District No. 49 in the county of El Paso and - Total Students:
- 1,613
- Teachers:
- 74.72
- 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
* 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 1,613 students
- White
- 69.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.