What Academy District 20 does

Academy District 20 (ASD20) is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, headquartered at 1110 Chapel Hills Drive in Colorado Springs. Founded in 1957 and serving approximately 18,412 students across 28+ schools and programs with 1,133+ teachers, ASD20 delivers free public education from preschool through grade 12, including International Baccalaureate, Career and Technical Education, special education, and alternative / non-traditional school pathways. The district's catchment is anchored at the base of Pikes Peak and includes a structurally captive military-connected sub-population affiliated with the United States Air Force Academy, which ASD20 serves through the federally-funded Public Schools on Military Installations program and Purple Star designations at eight schools.

The district's operating technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS: Infinite Campus as the student information system and parent portal, Schoology as the learning management system, ParentSquare for district-to-family communications, Clever for identity and single sign-on, and Workday for HR and recruiting (jobs are posted at wd5.myworkdaysite.com). The district's website exposes a single AI-assisted capability — a natural-language search and Q&A widget with an explicit "AI can make mistakes" disclaimer — and otherwise relies on conventional web content, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X), email newsletters, and community events for parent engagement.

ASD20 does not earn revenue in a commercial sense; it is funded through a combination of state Per Pupil Revenue ($11,374.76 per student for FY2026-27, up $326.23 year-over-year), local property taxes, and federal grants including a one-time $42.7 million Department of War award under the PSMI program for the Douglass Valley PK-8 rebuild on the Air Force Academy. Total FY2026-27 appropriations across all funds are approximately $686 million, and the district has approved a 2.5% recurring staff compensation increase. Operational delivery is supported by contracted partners including Aramark (food service), Nunn Construction (capital projects), and UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital (Project SEARCH transition-to-work internships for students ages 18-21). The district is Accredited With Distinction by the Colorado Department of Education for 12 consecutive years and is currently in a leadership transition, with Dr. Susan Field appointed Interim Superintendent through the 2026-27 school year.

Name

Academy District 20

Legal name

Academy District 20

Website

https://asd20.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Academy District 20 is a Colorado Springs public K-12 school district serving ~18,412 students across 28+ schools, including military-connected families of the U.S. Air Force Academy, funded by state per-pupil revenue, property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• School district administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Per Pupil Revenue (PPR): State funding allocated per enrolled student. For FY2026-27, PPR is $11,374.76 per student, representing a $326.23 increase from the prior year midyear budget.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue allocated to district funding as part of Colorado school finance.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding includes $42.7 million grant from Department of War through the Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI) program for Douglass Valley Elementary rebuild.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Academy District 20 is a public school district operating 28+ schools and programs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 18,412+ students. It delivers comprehensive K-12 education, preschool, special education, International Baccalaureate, Career & Technical Education, transportation, and food services. The district also provides supplementary programs including home schooling support, Special Olympics athletics, transition-to-work services (Project SEARCH), and School Choice open enrollment.

Product overview

Academy District 20 is a public school district serving Colorado Springs with 28+ schools and 18,412+ students. The district offers a comprehensive educational platform combining digital tools (Infinite Campus SIS, Schoology LMS, AI-powered website search) with diverse programs including standard K-12 education, preschool, home schooling support, School Choice enrollment, Special Olympics, CTE pathways, and IB programs. The district provides operational services including transportation, food services (via Aramark), and workforce transition programs like Project SEARCH. Key digital platforms include the district website with AI search functionality, parent/student portals, and career recruitment systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Program Comprehensive K-12 public education delivered through 28+ schools and programs, serving 18,412+ students with 1,133+ teachers in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education including Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado for 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds with IEP, plus tuition-based program for 3-year-olds without IEP.
• Special Education Services Special education services including IEPs, Section 504 plans, transition support, speech therapy, behavioral support, early childhood special education, and Child Find identification for students requiring individualized education.
• Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program Year-long internship program for students ages 18-21 with special needs, providing workplace internships at UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital with job coaching and post-graduation employment support.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program International Baccalaureate program at Discovery Canyon Campus supporting the 'IB for All' mission through Language and Literature and other IB courses.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational programs including construction, automotive, broadcasting, medical careers, and aerospace pathways with industry partnerships.
• School Choice Program Inter-district enrollment program allowing students to apply to Academy District 20 schools outside their assigned boundary, available to all Colorado families under the state's open enrollment system.
• Transportation Services Daily bus service for students with various options based on grade level and distance from school, including School Choice transportation; reduced fees available for qualifying families.
• Food & Nutrition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of students meeting DIBELS growth goals at Frontier Elementary School under leadership of Annual Award-winning principal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nunn ConstructioncoreOthers · 14 May 2026Construction contractor approved by Board of Education for the Douglass Valley Elementary rebuild project. Total construction contract value appropriated following award of $42.7 million federal grant. New PK-8 campus construction on United States Air Force Academy with anticipated completion between December 2027 and January 2028.
• United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Longstanding partnership serving military-connected students and families. Douglass Valley Elementary rebuild on USAFA installation through Public Schools on Military Installations program. Federal grant of $42.7 million funds approximately 80% of $54.2 million total project cost. Partnership includes Col. David Herndon serving as USAFA Liaison to Board of Education. Coordination on emergency planning, weather-related decisions, and facility projects.
• UCHealth Memorial Central HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Partnership for Project SEARCH transition-to-work program serving students ages 18-21 with special needs. Students complete year-long internships at UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital in roles including stock room, cafeteria, and visitor navigation. Job coaches provide support during internships and continue helping graduates find paid employment after program completion.
• AramarkcoreOthersFood service provider for district schools. Provides nutritious meal options supporting student health and learning. Aramark staff located at Education and Administration Center and 7408 Duryea Dr. Bldg B.
• Big Picture LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational program model implemented at Aspen Valley High School in its second year. Students participate in 'leave-to-learn' field trips connected to career fields including automotive repair, broadcasting, medical careers, and aerospace.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Denver Public Schools: Colorado's largest public K-12 district. Comparable governance and funding model but at significantly greater scale; useful as a benchmark for budget structure and program breadth.

Direct peers

• Colorado Springs School District 11: The neighboring public K-12 school district serving Colorado Springs. Directly comparable as a public school district competing for the same local student population, with similar funding structure (Colorado PPR, property tax) and overlapping program offerings.
• Falcon School District 49: Adjacent public K-12 district east of Academy District 20 in the Colorado Springs metro. Comparable in size, governance structure, and reliance on Colorado school finance, and competes directly for School Choice enrollment.
• Cheyenne Mountain School District 12: Smaller Colorado Springs public K-12 district. Comparable governance and PPR-driven funding model; competes in the same regional enrollment pool.
• Cherry Creek School District: Large, high-performing Colorado K-12 district in the Denver metro. Comparable in academic profile (consistent state accreditation honors) and program diversity (IB, CTE, magnet options).
• Lewis-Palmer School District 38: Public K-12 district serving Monument and northern El Paso County adjacent to Academy District 20. Comparable size and suburban profile; competes in the same School Choice market.
• Douglas County School District: Large Colorado K-12 public district south of Denver. Comparable scale, suburban profile, and reliance on Colorado PPR. Operates similar choice and magnet program structures.
• Harrison School District 2: Another Colorado Springs-area public K-12 district with similar student demographics and federal impact-aid exposure. Comparable in governance, funding model, and program portfolio.

Regional players

• Manitou Springs School District 14: Small public K-12 district immediately west of Academy District 20 in the Colorado Springs corridor. Comparable governance and funding but much smaller scale; serves as a regional enrollment alternative.

Others

• K12 Inc. (Stride): For-profit online learning and education services provider serving K-12 students, including state-wide virtual academies. Adjacent/emerging channel competition for online and homeschool enrollment that Academy District 20 addresses through School Choice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AcademyD20
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AcademyDistrict20
• Facebookfacebook.com/academydistrict20
• Instagraminstagram.com/academyd20
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-school-district-20

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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