POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE
POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE is a public charter secondary school that is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 240 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 16 teachers, POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE (PTEC), located in Colorado Springs, is a specialized public charter school that operates with a distinct focus on career and technical education (CTE). Unlike traditional high schools, PTEC is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce by integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on vocational training. The school is particularly noted for its partnership with local industry leaders, which allows students to gain practical experience and professional certifications in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, and engineering.
The "Early College" designation at PTEC reflects its mission to provide students with a head start on their post-secondary futures. By allowing students to earn industry-recognized credentials—and in many cases, college credit—while still in high school, the program aims to reduce the financial burden of higher education and accelerate entry into the professional world. PTEC serves a student body that values a non-traditional learning environment, emphasizing character development, work ethic, and the technical skills necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive economy.
For more information, contact POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE at (719) 302-9025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922-1162
(719) 302-9025
POWER TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 240 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Falcon School District No. 49 in the county of El Paso and - Total Students:
- 240
- Teachers:
- 16.68
- 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 240 students
- White
- 62.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 17.1%
- Male
- 82.9%
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.