James Irwin Charter High School is a charter secondary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, serving student grades in the ninth through twelfth grades. The school is named in honor of astronaut James Irwin, the eighth person to walk on the Moon.
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, James Irwin Charter High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Irwin Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
James Irwin Charter High School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Irwin Charter High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Irwin Charter High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
8%
5%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Irwin Charter High School's ranking?
James Irwin Charter High School is ranked #96 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Irwin Charter High School often compared to?
James Irwin Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doherty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Irwin Charter High School?
The graduation rate of James Irwin Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend James Irwin Charter High School?
425 students attend James Irwin Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of James Irwin Charter High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Irwin Charter High School?
James Irwin Charter High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Charter High School offer ?
James Irwin Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Irwin Charter High School part of?
James Irwin Charter High School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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