Colorado Military Academy

360 COMMAND VIEW
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915

Charter School 603 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Colorado Military Academy (CMA) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Colorado Springs that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The institution distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a military-style leadership model. By focusing on core values such as honor, integrity, and discipline, the academy aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared for success in both higher education and professional careers.

The school’s environment is characterized by a structured "Command View" philosophy, which emphasizes character development, physical fitness, and leadership training alongside traditional core subjects. Students at CMA engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities that are designed to build resilience and personal responsibility. By combining high academic standards with the traditions and protocols of a military environment, Colorado Military Academy seeks to provide a unique educational alternative for families looking for a highly disciplined and mission-focused school culture.

603

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colorado Military Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	221
Black	66
Asian	20
Two or More	16
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	15

White
258 (42.8 %)
Hispanic
221 (36.7 %)
Black
66 (10.9 %)
Asian
20 (3.3 %)
Two or More
16 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(719)576-9838
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 25