- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
Federal NCES profile for Colorado High School Charter - Ges, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006735Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado High School Charter - Ges earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado High School Charter - Ges has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado High School Charter - Ges ranks #15 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Colorado High School Charter - Ges held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080336006735 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
209 enr · 19:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Colorado High School Charter - Ges held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado High School Charter - Ges 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 209
Colorado High School Charter - Ges
209 students
What this shows Colorado High School Charter - Ges reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado High School Charter - Ges compares
Colorado High School Charter - Ges 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 118% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 23.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Colorado High School Charter - Ges is more 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 - Ges Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado High School Charter - Ges'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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado High School Charter - Ges
How many students attend Colorado High School Charter - Ges?
Colorado High School Charter - Ges has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado High School Charter - Ges?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado High School Charter - Ges is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado High School Charter - Ges?
84.0% of students at Colorado High School Charter - Ges 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 - Ges?
The largest demographic group at Colorado High School Charter - Ges is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado High School Charter - Ges?
Colorado High School Charter - Ges 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 - Ges rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado High School Charter - Ges 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 - Ges, 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.