At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Patriot Applied Learning Campus: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 78
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Patriot Applied Learning Campus
Patriot Applied Learning Campus is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Falcon. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 115 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 29.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Patriot Applied Learning Campus
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.97 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 29.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.97
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.5%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pikes Peak Early College
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
Power Technical
High · Grades 06–12
405 reported students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
High · Grades 06–12
442 reported students
Falcon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,172 reported students
Sand Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,426 reported students
Vista Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,473 reported students
Public schools near Patriot Applied Learning Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,172 | 3.6 mi |
| Vista Ridge High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,473 | 5.2 mi |
| Sand Creek High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,426 | 6 mi |
| Liberty High School High · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 09–12 | 1,526 | 7.2 mi |
| Springs Studio for Academic Excellence High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 442 | 7.3 mi |
| Pikes Peak Early College High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 204 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Patriot Applied Learning Campus
What grades does Patriot Applied Learning Campus serve?
Patriot Applied Learning Campus reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Patriot Applied Learning Campus?
Patriot Applied Learning Campus reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 78 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Patriot Applied Learning Campus?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 115 students and 12.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Patriot Applied Learning Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Patriot Applied Learning Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso County Colorado School District 49 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Patriot Applied Learning Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Patriot Applied Learning Campus in?
Patriot Applied Learning Campus is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Patriot Applied Learning Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Falcon High School (3.6 mi), Vista Ridge High School (5.2 mi), Sand Creek High School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.