Ascend College Prep is a public high school for 10-12th grade students in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Our Mission is to "Prepare and inspire students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens through rigorous academic courses, personalized electives, and active community engagement."
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Principal and Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $91k $97k |
Assistant Principal Officer (Unspecified) | $70k $75k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Ascend College Prep equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 57%
over 2 years
From $58k in 2022 to $91k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 57% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 74%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Ascend College Prep
What does the Director (Operational) of Ascend College Prep earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Ascend College Prep received $91,054 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Ascend College Prep compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Ascend College Prep falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Ascend College Prep equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Ascend College Prep's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Ascend College Prep reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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