James Irwin Charter High School
Tel:
(719)576-8055
- James Irwin Charter High School serves 429 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
James Irwin Charter High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- James Irwin Charter High School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Irwin Charter High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Irwin Charter High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #229 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 34% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 39% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison No. 2 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Irwin Charter High School is Sierra High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Irwin Charter Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Irwin Charter Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs James Irwin Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 444 students
0.0 miles
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)591-2122 0.0 6-8 444 - Colorado Springs Bricker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
0.5 miles
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2150 0.5 PK-5 354 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 486 students
0.8 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3220 0.8 6-8 486 - Colorado Springs Soaring Eagles Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
1.1 miles
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)540-4000 1.1 PK-5 541 - Colorado Springs Giberson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
1.2 miles
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2165 1.2 PK-5 376
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