- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
James Irwin Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for James Irwin Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080453001781Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Irwin Charter High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Irwin Charter High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter High School ranks #5 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James Irwin Charter High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080453001781 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
425 enr · 17.7:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
James Irwin Charter High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
James Irwin Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 425
James Irwin Charter High School
425 students
What this shows James Irwin Charter High School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Irwin Charter High School compares
James Irwin Charter High School 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 26.1%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, James Irwin Charter High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Irwin Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Irwin Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Irwin Charter High School
How many students attend James Irwin Charter High School?
James Irwin Charter High School has 425 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Irwin Charter High School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Irwin Charter High School?
23.6% of students at James Irwin Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Irwin Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at James Irwin Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Irwin Charter High School?
James Irwin Charter High School 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 James Irwin Charter High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, James Irwin Charter High School ranks #5 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides James Irwin Charter High School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.