Falcon 49 School District

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Living in the Falcon 49 School District in Colorado

Falcon School District 49 covers a 133-square-mile area in northeast Colorado Springs, Falcon, and Peyton. With more than 26,000 students, it is the second-largest school district in El Paso County. The district includes over 30 schools, with a mix of traditional, charter, online, and special focus academies. Falcon 49 is known for its strong school choice program, letting families select the best fit for their students’ needs. The district is divided into zones, Falcon Zone, Power Zone, Sand Creek Zone, and iConnect Zone, which help keep resources and support close to home. Some schools, like Vista Ridge High, Falcon High, and Sand Creek High, offer impressive career and technical education (CTE) pathways with options for engineering, medical fields, and technology.

Living in a Falcon 49 neighborhood means kids can walk or bike to local elementary, middle, and high schools, and many afterschool and athletic activities are available throughout the year. The district uses a four-day school week in several areas, making family schedules more flexible and giving students longer weekends. District 49 is community-driven. It works closely with parents and has programs to support military families. Falcon 49 is noted for investing in technology and supporting students with special learning needs, including a dedicated dyslexia academy. The school district’s boundary includes popular neighborhoods like Meridian Ranch, Banning Lewis Ranch, and Stetson Hills in 80831, 80927, and 80923. Few know that District 49 has some of the highest-rated CTE programs in Colorado, giving students a real jumpstart on college or career options.