School Overview
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (SSAE), located on Constitution Avenue in Colorado Springs, is a unique, tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating within the Falcon School District 49, the school is well-regarded for its blended learning model, which combines rigorous classroom instruction with flexible, technology-integrated coursework. This approach is designed to cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining a strong academic foundation.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a highly structured yet personalized environment. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Springs Studio fosters a tight-knit school community that emphasizes critical thinking and digital literacy. With its convenient location and specialized academic pathways, SSAE serves as a popular choice for families in the Colorado Springs area who are seeking an educational experience that moves beyond the traditional classroom setting to better accommodate individual student needs.
433
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
29.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Demographic Student Count
White291
Hispanic77
Black11
Asian6
Two or More45
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    291 (67.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (17.8 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (10.4 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone: (719)494-8940
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 29.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 64
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Grade Student Count
Grade 43
Grade 520
Grade 628
Grade 743
Grade 864
Grade 956
Grade 1063
Grade 1178
Grade 1278
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20747.8%
Male22652.2%
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