Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Public school in District 49, grades 6 to 12. 6113 Constitution Ave, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 494-8940
Questions about enrolling?
The District 49 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 487-2119
- registration@d49.org
- Enrollment page
- ssae.d49.org/enroll (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment email: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
97 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 940.
Students who graduate in 4 years
96.9%
Higher than most of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
940 out of 1600
Near the middle of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
495 out of 800
Near the middle of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
445 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
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Students who left school that year without finishing
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Students per teacher
About 23 students per teacher
More than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
College classes. 9 career pathways.
Special programs
Online, Concurrent Enrollment, and High Performance Program
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
STEM
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
5 courses
Fewer than most of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Robotics
- Digital Media
- Game Design
- Web Development
- Business
- Health Sciences
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- Criminal Justice
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
- Aerospace
- Construction Trades
- Culinary Arts
- Cosmetology
- Cybersecurity
- Automotive
- Diesel Technology
- Fire Science
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- Early Childhood Education
- Graphic Design
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Spanish, French, German, and Latin
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
4 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
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Clubs and activities
Robotics (VEX), Student Council, Yearbook, and Career Development Club
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in District 49. Application.
When to apply
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence uses School District 49 (Falcon)’s dates.
School of Choice is open all year Every year
Open year-round (no fixed window)
Source: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), School of Choice (Banning Lewis Ranch Elementary page). Checked Nov 2, 2026.
PPEC / SSAE accept or deny letter 2027-28
After the application file is complete (no set date)
Source: Pikes Peak Early College (D49) (opens in a new tab), Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
8th graders must reapply for high school Every year
Before 9th grade (no date set)
Source: Falcon Middle School (D49) (opens in a new tab), School of Choice. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
District 49, grades 6-12
How students get in
Application
Source: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
SSAE is a D49 school for grades 6-12. Families must attend a Meet and Greet, then the registrar emails an application; the school sends an accept or deny letter. Sign up early because Meet and Greets may be canceled once the school is full.
Source: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on ssae.d49.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (D49) (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
Middle schools that usually feed in
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Getting there
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Address
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
School hours
High school: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Fridays 8:00 to 11:15 a.m. for academic support only.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
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Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 444 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
444 students
Near the middle of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
24.8% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
District 49 provides special education through IEPs, with related services such as speech-language, hearing and vision, motor, and assistive technology teams; families ask the school's special education team about evaluations.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
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Help for students learning English
District 49's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) team gives multilingual learners instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing until they reach grade-level English proficiency.
Source: Falcon School District 49 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
What families say
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Strengths families mention
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