James Irwin Charter High School vs. Doherty High School
Should I attend James Irwin Charter High School or Doherty High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Doherty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 416 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,916 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
416 students
1,916 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#850 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
127
514
Grade 10 Students
103
481
Grade 11 Students
98
462
Grade 12 Students
88
459
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
29%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
32%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%