- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Colorado High School Charter
Federal NCES profile for Colorado High School Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336001862Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado High School Charter earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado High School Charter has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado High School Charter ranks #15 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Colorado High School Charter held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080336001862 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
206 enr · 13.7:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Colorado High School Charter held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado High School Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 206
Colorado High School Charter
206 students
What this shows Colorado High School Charter reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado High School Charter compares
Colorado High School Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 136% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Colorado High School Charter is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado High School Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado High School Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado High School Charter
How many students attend Colorado High School Charter?
Colorado High School Charter has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado High School Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado High School Charter is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado High School Charter?
90.7% of students at Colorado High School Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado High School Charter?
The largest demographic group at Colorado High School Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado High School Charter?
Colorado High School Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado High School Charter rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado High School Charter ranks #15 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Colorado High School Charter, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.