James Irwin Charter High School
Tel:
(719) 576-8055
- James Irwin Charter High School serves 426 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James Irwin Charter High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
James Irwin Charter High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- James Irwin Charter High School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Irwin Charter High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #281 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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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% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 446 students
0.0 miles
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122 0.0 6-8 446 - Colorado Springs Bricker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
0.5 miles
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150 0.5 PK-5 394 - Colorado Springs Panorama Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 538 students
0.8 miles
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220 0.8 6-8 538 - Colorado Springs Soaring Eagles Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
1.1 miles
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000 1.1 PK-5 562 - Colorado Springs Giberson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
1.2 miles
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165 1.2 PK-5 384
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