Air Academy High School

Air Force Academy, CO 80840

Phone: (719) 234-2400
District: Academy 20 School District

8

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1380 students

Air Academy High School, a public school located in Air Force Academy, CO, serves grades 9-12 in the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso An.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Air Academy High School is a public school located in Air Force Academy, CO. 1380 students attend Air Academy High School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
College Readiness 8/10 The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Colorado Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Posted: August 9, 2018

Posted: August 9, 2018

Teachers say one thing and then do another when it comes to homework. If they have to put in some extra effort like they ask they students to then they flake out and pretend the work was never handed in or they just couldn’t find the work. Laziest teachers I’ve met in 11 different schools my kids have attended.

Posted: August 9, 2018

Lack of effort or attention to their students is an understatement

Posted: August 9, 2018

There’s a complete disconnect due to the social economics at this school.
There’s a lot of kids from wealthy families that drive around in their Mercedes and Porsche’s at school to the military families barely surviving. Guess who the school gravitates towards? Which is ironic considering they’re on a military base, and again, ironically, there is a very strong liberal taste to the school until the wealthy parents step in to get their kids up the ladder.

Posted: August 9, 2018

The leaders of this school are just as disconnected and uninterested as it’s teachers.

Posted: August 9, 2018

Posted: August 9, 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 state and they are all way below grade standard.

Posted: April 27, 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, including an Engineering Pathways program, the only ROTC program in District 20, AP and Honors classes, the top 4A band program in Colorado, and vocational training programs through the AVP/Pikes Peak Community College program. Air Academy High School has a long tradition of academic and athletic excellence, having won a myriad of state championships over the past decade. With a wide variety of clubs, organizations and volunteer opportunities, Air Academy High School offers students the chance to explore many avenues of career and personal growth.

Posted: March 11, 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 want. However, I do think it's pretty cool that band is more of a big deal at this school than others and is actually appreciated.

Posted: February 22, 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!!

Posted: November 30, 2013

I hate this school. I regret coming here. Some of the teachers aren't too bad, and some are worse, but I certainly did not feel welcomed by the other students when I was new here. I have had bad experiences ever since. This just isn't a good school for me.

Posted: November 10, 2013

Tons of sub-par to terrible teachers makes one bad school. Avoid at all costs or you'll be sorry.

Posted: July 4, 2013

Air Academy is definitely an amazing school to attend. It has great academics, offering many high-level honors and Advanced Placement classes that are taught by very knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. A wide variety of extra-curricular class can also be found at Air Academy. Additionally, many of the extra-curricular activities and sports at Air Academy are the best in the state. The marching band has been 1st in state 5 out of the last 6 years, cheerleading has almost consistently been 1st in state since 2001, and the swimming, soccer, and lacrosse teams are all also doing very well. Air Academy also has a beautiful campus, which is located on the United States Air Force Academy. Overall, Air Academy has a friendly and welcoming environment, top-notch teachers, great music/art and sports programs, challenging classes, and is just a great place to spend your high school years!

Posted: June 4, 2012

Air Academy is the top of its class in every aspect; the teachers, academics, students, and extracurricular activites. For those interested in sports; this year, we have clinched five sports titles. In one year! Boy's swimming, Girl's lacrosse, Girl's soccer, Girl's basketball, and wrestling. Our Boy's baseball also got into the finals but lost against the defending champions. The marching band also won state and the supernationals in Texas The teachers are truly of the best quality any student can receive. Their academic requirements are strict yet a student can always askk for help and will receive great care and attention as well as wonderful guidance and much more knowledge. The building is very clean and though it is old, very stylish and updated to the top of technology. Art and music are very top-notched and education is very important. There are many different ethnicities and it is a very friendly and welcoming environment! Our schoool spirit is contagious and we will most definitely welcome you with open arms! Make sure to choose Air Academy as your high school!

Posted: October 22, 2009

Reviews provided by GreatSchools

# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Mountain Shadows Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 3.9 mi
2 Flying Horse Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 4.5 mi
3 Cordera Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 5.9 mi
4 Briargate - Fairfax Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 6.4 mi
5 Dakota Ridge Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 6.5 mi
6 Wolf Ranch Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 6.8 mi
7 Wolf Ranch (Briargate) Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 6.8 mi
8 Forest Lakes Neighborhood/Subdivision Monument CO 6.9 mi
9 Stetson Hills Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 9.3 mi
10 Pronghorn Meadows Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 9.9 mi
11 Windmill Apartments Apartment Complex Colorado Springs CO 11.2 mi
12 Falcon Neighborhood/Subdivision Peyton CO 11.7 mi
13 Cheyenne Mountain Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 13.1 mi
14 Meridian Ranch Neighborhood/Subdivision Peyton CO 13.2 mi
15 Comanche Village Neighborhood/Subdivision Fort carson CO 15.1 mi
16 Security Valley Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 16 mi
17 Fountain Valley Neighborhood/Subdivision Colorado Springs CO 18.9 mi
18 Sterling Hills West Area of Town Aurora CO 48.7 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 5.2 mi
2 Colorado Springs Co Colorado Springs CO 9.3 mi
3 North Cheyenne Canyon Colorado Springs CO 12.7 mi
4 Manitou Springs Colorado Springs CO 13 mi
Base Distance
US Air Force Academy 2.7 mi.
Peterson AFB 12.9 mi.
Cheyenne Mountain Air Station 15.4 mi.
Fort Carson 16 mi.
Schriever AFB 20.2 mi.
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