Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, James Irwin Charter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Irwin Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
James Irwin Charter High School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Irwin Charter High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Charter High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Irwin Charter High School's ranking?
James Irwin Charter High School is ranked #267 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Irwin Charter High School often compared to?
James Irwin Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doherty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Irwin Charter High School?
The graduation rate of James Irwin Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend James Irwin Charter High School?
403 students attend James Irwin Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James Irwin Charter High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Irwin Charter High School?
James Irwin Charter High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does James Irwin Charter High School offer ?
James Irwin Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Irwin Charter High School part of?
James Irwin Charter High School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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