Air Academy High School is a public school that serves the northwestern end of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Established in 1957, it is now home to over 1,300 students and 200 members of faculty. Air Academy is currently ranked number 3 in the state for its academic high standards. It is the only high school built on military land (School District 20 also has an elementary school on military property) and over 50% of its students are not associated with the Air Force. It is known for high academic standards, Air Academy is situated in the foothills of the Front Range sitting at 6,550 feet above sea level.
History
The school was opened in 1956 on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy for the '56-'57 academic year before having its first commencement ceremony in 1958,
making the class of 2007 the 50th graduating class.
Academics
The school was awarded by Newsweek in 2004 and 2005 as being one of the top 1000 high schools in the country in terms of academic achievement. The school continues to achieve 'superior' rating on standardized tests.
Athletics
Housing two gyms, a weights facility, a track, soccer, baseball, and softball field, eight tennis courts, race track, and a football stadium (nicknamed the K-Dome), Air Academy boasts numerous varsity and junior varsity athletic teams competing in Colorado 4A and 5A sporting events. It is also home to 20 state titles.
Music Program
Air Academy has received national acclaim for its numerous musical ensembles. Their marching band has consistently been in the top five for the past 20 years with state titles in 1994, 1998, 1999, 2007, and 2008 along with percussion caption awards in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2003.
Drama Program
Air Academy has a drama department that includes an award winning chapter of the National Thespian Honors Society. Additionally, the program put on productions of The Three Musketeers and Chess, a musical in 2008. The school also holds an annual student directed acting and singing show called "Montage".
Notable Alumni
• T. A. Barron, Fantasy Writer
• Andrew Johnson, Producer
• Miguel Sanchez
• Radu Petrescu, Snowboarder
• Sean Hartig, DJ
• Linden King, Pro Football
• Pat Forde, ESPN
• Wil McCarthy, Inventor, Scientist, Science Fiction Writer
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