Top Rankings
State Charter School Institute School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 19,876 students in State Charter School Institute School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in State Charter School Institute School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
19,876 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
1,174 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
State Charter School Institute School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
29%
Graduation Rate
71%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
36%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,494 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$231 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,634
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,494
$15,791
Best State Charter School Institute School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 West 31st Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 828-5600
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1702 N Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488
Gr: K-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
AXIS International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 658-4199
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4405 North Chestnut St Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Gr: K-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Colorado International Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 645-8063
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 645-8063
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,874 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Caprock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 243-1771
Gr: K-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Gr: K-11 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2020.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stone Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32138 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2577 N Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2722
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
Coperni 3
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Citadel Drive East
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 619-7178
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Song Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 203-6364
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
Community Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-2711
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Early College Of Arvada
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4905 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 935-5473
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Colorado Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Command View
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 576-9838
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 576-9838
Gr: PK-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6750 N. Dunkirk St.
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to State Charter School Institute School District?
State Charter School Institute School District manages 45 public schools serving 19,876 students.
What is the rank of State Charter School Institute School District?
State Charter School Institute School District is ranked #66 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in State Charter School Institute School District?
50% of State Charter School Institute School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of State Charter School Institute School District?
State Charter School Institute School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is State Charter School Institute School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,494 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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