The Classical Academy (Colorado)
| The Classical Academy | |
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| Location | |
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975 Stout Road Colorado Springs, Colorado United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°00′59″N 104°49′00″W / 39.01639°N 104.81664°WCoordinates: 39°00′59″N 104°49′00″W / 39.01639°N 104.81664°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Charter |
| Motto | Excellence with Honor |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Academy School District 20 |
| Head of school | Dr. Russ Sojourner, President |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | Selected by wait list |
| Number of students | High School: 618 Jr High: 469 Elementary: 2,152 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, maroon, and silver |
| Athletics | 3A/4A |
| Mascot | Titan |
| Website | http://www.tcatitans.org/ |
The Classical Academy (TCA) is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public charter school located in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is chartered through Academy School District 20.
The school is known for having an extensive waiting list, with over 5,400 students on the current waiting list for all grades combined.
The Classical Academy High School is ranked 10th within Colorado by U.S. News & World Report with a college readiness score of 61.0/100. The Classical Academy High School is ranked #368 in the National Rankings and earned a gold medal. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.
In 2012, 2013, and 2014 the Colorado Department of Education awarded every TCA (elementary, junior high, and high school) as well as College Pathways the John Irwin Award for Academic Excellence. The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement.
The Classical Academy exists to assist parents in their mission to develop exemplary citizens equipped with analytical thinking skills, virtuous character, and a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge.
The Classical Academy instructional philosophy is based on Classical Ideas, Socratic Approach, and Charlotte Mason Philosophies and are built on the school's core beliefs and values.
In January 2014, TCA's Board of Directors released a resolution expressing opposition to imposition of the Common Core Standards Initiative. The School has detailed their position in a letter to the TCA Community.
The Classical Academy currently has three campuses in Northern Colorado Springs:
The Classical Academy High School, The Classical Academy Junior High School and The Classical Academy North Elementary are located at 975 Stout Road. The North Campus is considered the main campus and is the location of the school administration offices.
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