Pikes Peak Academy serves high school students needing a new opportunity to graduate with their diploma.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mark Becker ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1993
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on a sliding scale. All interested families are able to attend.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mark Becker
Admissions Associate
Kristin Becker
School Notes
- Pikes Peak Academy is a faith based high school for teenagers who have experienced frustration and failure in traditional school. Pikes Peak Academy fills a niche in the Colorado Springs education community that exists between the public school system and traditional Christian school alternatives. It meets the needs of mostly low-income students who have voluntarily or involuntarily left the public school system, may not have the academic record or the funds to obtain a quality private school education, and are considered at risk of not graduating.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Mark Becker?
The acceptance rate of Mark Becker is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.
When is the application deadline for Mark Becker?
The application deadline for Mark Becker is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mark Becker located?
Mark Becker is located in the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.
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