Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Colorado High School Charter ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colorado High School Charter's student population of 203 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado High School Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado High School Charter is 0.48, which is less 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
36%
Black
17%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado High School Charter's ranking?
Colorado High School Charter is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado High School Charter often compared to?
Colorado High School Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Brady Exploration School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado High School Charter?
The graduation rate of Colorado High School Charter is 11-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado High School Charter?
203 students attend Colorado High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Colorado High School Charter students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado High School Charter?
Colorado High School Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado High School Charter offer ?
Colorado High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado High School Charter part of?
Colorado High School Charter is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Colorado High School Charter located?
Colorado High School Charter is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in Lincoln Park.
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