The Colorado Springs School of Technology (CSST) is a tuition-free, public high school in District 11 offering hands-on, career-connected learning. Students explore real-world pathways in Aerospace, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership.

CSST is currently accepting 9th, 10th and 11th grade students from across Colorado. You do not need to live within District 11 boundaries to apply.

No, CSST is a District 11 Innovation School, operating with state-approved waivers that give it flexibility in governance, staffing, curriculum, and program design.

CSST focuses on project-based learning, industry partnerships, and career pathways that prepare students for both college and the workforce. Students “learn by doing” in a small, supportive environment designed to spark innovation.

Students at CSST can explore:

• Aerospace/Engineering

• Cybersecurity/Computer Science

• Entrepreneurship/Innovation

• Leadership/Community

Each pathway includes hands-on projects, mentorship, and real-world learning opportunities.

CSST is completely tuition-free. As a public school, it’s open to all eligible students in Colorado.

CSST is located at 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, within the UCCS Cybersecurity Center building. This building also houses UCCS Cyber/Coding courses, Space ISAC, Exponential Impact and the National Cybersecurity Center.

Transportation options will be available for students who reside within D11. Please contact us directly to discuss what might be available for your family.

Yes! CSST students graduate with a Colorado high school diploma, while also gaining real-world skills, portfolio projects, and in some cases, industry-recognized credentials.

Yes, state law allows students that attend a school that does not have an athletics program to play in their district of residence or attendance. This allows CSST students to play sports in other schools in the region.

Yes — but they’re taught in non-traditional ways.

At CSST, students still take core academic subjects like Math, English, Science, and Social Studies, but these courses are integrated with real-world projects and hands-on learning.

Instead of just reading about concepts, students apply them through collaborative work, technology, and industry-relevant challenges. So while the subjects are familiar, the teaching style is innovative, interactive, and engaging.