Ascend College Prep provides education services for approximately 120 students and employs more than twenty teachers, education support professionals and administrators.

Ascend College Prep is authorized by Colorado Charter School Institute.

Ascend College Prep complies with Colorado’s financial transparency laws for local public education providers as defined by Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-44-304.  Find more information at the Colorado Department of Education School Finance Division.

• Ascend 2025-2026 Budget
• Ascend Financial Audit
• Salary Schedules
• Financial Data Files
• List of Waivers Received by Ascend
• Federal Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF and any associated schedules
• Financial Transparency Site for the Charter School Institute
• Financial Transparency Site for Colorado Schools

Disclaimer: Pleaser consider the context when evaluating financial transactions. Some transactions may appear improper on the surface but are perfectly normal and justifiable when placed in the proper context. We welcome your questions regarding our financial transactions or records. 

Contact Information:

Karin McWhorter
Principal & Director
Phone:  (719) 368-6936
karinmwhorter@ascendcollegeprep.com 

Jenny Staack-Kennerty
Assistant Principal
Phone: (719) 368-6936
jennystaackkennerty@ascendcollegeprep.com

Ascend College Prep
1650 Telstar Drive, Suit 110
Colorado Springs, CO  80920
Phone:  (719) 368-6936