Air Academy High School

Air Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
551 N FRONTAGE Rd W,  Usaf Academy, CO
Academy School District No. 20
4.0
3.4
1,351 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Olson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
79.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
43%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
15.9%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 316 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 290 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 256 Students
University of Northern Colorado 139 Students
University of Denver 124 Students
University of Wyoming 115 Students
Colorado School of Mines 111 Students
University of Colorado Denver 100 Students
Colorado Mesa University 100 Students
Colorado College 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 102 Students
Business 97 Students
Biology 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Aerospace Engineering 35 Students
Mechanical Engineering 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 312 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/27/2024
I really liked the teacher at Air Academy and appreciated the school's support and resources. Unfortunately, there was a big gap in diversity, which made it hard for me to connect with other students of color.
4.0 Junior
3/16/2023
I believe that Air Academy High School is a very good school. The students are diverse and the teacher are very friendly and helpful. The athletics are well put together and are very inclusive. However, the school is pretty old and run down. I would like to see upgrades to the bathrooms, the baseball and softball fields, and the overall cleanliness. I am aware that there is a shortage on custodians and Air Academy does not get much funding for these sports, but it would be nice to see that change.
5.0 Senior
12/12/2022
It is a great school, the teachers and administration truly care about their students. Student success is one of the many things Air Academy strives for. Athletics is a fantastic program, the coaches are phenomenal across all of our sports and my coaches make a difference in my life every day. The Kadet musical art program is also highly successful and our band has even been featured in multiple national parades. Our school spirit is what truly sets us apart. We always say "Once a Kadet always a Kadet".
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/10/2018
Horrible. The laziness of teachers on top of their over the top political views which are thrust down our kids throats is out of control. This school and it’s district ARE NOT what the hype will try to make you believe. Do your research, ask around. We have since moved from this district to another...
5.0 teacher
4/28/2014
Air Academy High School is a grades 9-12 high school located in the northwest of Colorado Springs, on the grounds of the Air Force Academy and at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Rated the top Colorado public high school by Colorado Great Schools. It offers a wide variety of unique programs...
3.0 other
3/12/2014
Definitely not an awful school, but could be better. Whether or not you have good classes just depends on the teachers you get. I don't really like how they've changed the schedule, and I wish they had more places for students to go during academy or a partial that they could study quietly if they w...
5.0 other
2/23/2014
AAHS is a great platform for any student whether college bound or entering the workforce. As a 1978 graduate, I can attest to the excellence of this school. Academics, Sports, Music, etc. "It's a matter of pride" is one of their mottos and was true then as it is now. Go Kadets!!

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