How do these schools compare?
| Metric | High Point Academy | Thomas MacLaren State Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AURORA, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 680 | 927 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 19.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | High Point Academy | Thomas MacLaren State Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,972 | $12,972 |
| District | State Charter School Institute | State Charter School Institute |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | High Point Academy | Thomas MacLaren State Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.7% | — |
| African American | 32.6% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.0% | — |
| Asian | 7.4% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 3.8% | — |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | High Point Academy | Thomas MacLaren State Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 290.6:1 | 427.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 18.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.