School District 20

Academy School District 20 schools are renowned for their excellence in education. Students consistently score well above the national average on SAT and ACT scores, and each year an exceptionally high number of graduates continue on to higher education.

About Academy School District 20

Academy School District 20 schools are renowned for their excellence in education. Students consistently score well above the national average on SAT and ACT scores, and each year an exceptionally high number of graduates continue on to higher education.

From its rich history and unwavering tradition of excellence, Academy District Twenty anticipates an exciting future. Voters in the district have historically offered resounding support of needed bond issues and recently passed a referendum to build new facilities.

As the north end of Colorado Springs continues to grow, so will District Twenty; yet it will remain steadfast in its overall goal of offering the finest possible education to the citizens of tomorrow.

Currently, Academy District 20 consists of five high schools, five middle schools, and eighteen elementary schools utilizing a K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grade level configuration (District 20 also has one Charter school). The following information presents an overview of curriculum and programs offered in Academy District 20:

Choice Schools

Academy District 20 offers choice schools that are open to students throughout the district.

Choice schools offer programs or opportunities that are different from neighborhood schools. Differences may include the school schedule or its curriculum focus. All choice schools offer comprehensive and full curriculum programs.

Informational brochures and an eight-minute video about choice schools are available at the district office in Central Registry.

Curriculum

District 20 is recognized throughout the Pikes Peak Region for providing students with a strong basis in core academic subjects. (Colorado Department of Education Student Assessment) From science to Shakespeare, District 20 students receive a firm foundation in the essential academic areas. Standardized test scores in the district remain consistently high, and each year District 20 boasts a great many recipients of awards and scholarships among its graduates.

Music and physical education teachers are present in every District 20 elementary school. At the high school level, complete programs are offered in all areas of the performing arts. Students can participate in a wide variety of intramural and interscholastic athletic activities.

Every school houses an up-to-date library/media and computer center. The district is continually redefining its technology programs to give students the latest in technological education.