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Power Technical Early College

2525 CANADA DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922El Paso County Colorado School District 49 →
Federal DataCareer and Technical SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
367
Students
Total enrolled
68%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 22% vs nat'l
$11,711
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 367 students in grades 06–12 in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,711 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Power Technical Early College is a mid-sized high in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, serving grades 06–12 with 367 students. The district invests $11,711 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 68% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Power Technical Early College

367
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution315 male · 52 female
86%
Male 86%Female 14%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 95 students
Student Composition
67%
24%
Asian1%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080387006693

Academic Outcomes at Power Technical Early College

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
68%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,711Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,711
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,153
Student Support$2,225
Administration$1,405
Operations$1,757
Other$1,171
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,711 spent per student, an estimated $5,188 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
24%
State government
67.4%
Local (property tax)
23.9%
Federal programs
8.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 68% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-average funding — $11,711/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rocky Mountain Classical AcademyMeridian Ranch Elementary SchoolWoodmen Hills Elementary SchoolGrand Peak Academy
+13 more
↓
Middle
Falcon Middle SchoolSkyview Middle SchoolHorizon Middle School
↓
High School
GOAL AcademyVista Ridge High SchoolSand Creek High SchoolFalcon High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeCareer and Technical School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictEl Paso County Colorado School District 49 →
Phone: (719)302-9025
NCES ID: 080387006693
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLORADO SPRINGS seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
High
GOAL Academy
5,690 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
Other
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,600 students · KG–12
8% FRL
High
Vista Ridge High School
1,587 students · 09–12
26% FRL
High
Sand Creek High School
1,307 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
Falcon High School
1,248 students · 09–12
23% FRL
Elem
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
1,132 students · KG–08
22% FRL
Mid
Falcon Middle School
937 students · 06–08
27% FRL
Mid
Skyview Middle School
919 students · 06–08
35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2525 CANADA DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.