Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning (AACL) is a K-8 open-enrollment charter school that is authorized by District 11 Colorado Springs. AACL specializes in advanced learners and serves students who are gifted, advanced, creative, and twice-exceptional. The school served 299 students during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Students include those living within District 11 and also students coming from outside the District within the Pikes Peak Region.