Monument Charter Academy Secondary School

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
4303 PINEHURST CIRCLE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
Charter School 485 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
Monument Charter Academy (MCA) is a public charter school located in Monument, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a school of choice, it operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, often utilizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere and prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to support holistic growth.

The school is well-regarded in the Tri-Lakes area for its commitment to traditional values and a balanced educational approach that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. By operating as a charter, MCA maintains a unique autonomy that allows it to implement specific instructional philosophies while remaining tuition-free and accessible to the local public. Its location in the Village Ridge Point area provides a convenient central hub for families in the Monument community, emphasizing a mission that combines scholastic achievement with the development of responsible, community-minded citizens.
485
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    375 (77.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
Phone: (719)481-1950
Grade Range: 6th - 11th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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
Grade 6 139
Grade 7 126
Grade 8 136
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 23
Gender Ratio