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James Irwin Charter High School
  • Public, Charter
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Charter School
Harrison School District No. 2

James Irwin Charter High School

#4 in Best Charter High Schools in Colorado Springs Area
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
  • 219 reviews
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    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Administration
      C
    7. Sports
      C+
    8. Food
      C minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C
    jamesirwin.org/schools/jichs/index
    (719) 576-8055
    5525 ASTROZON BLVD
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916
    About James Irwin Charter High School...

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    Application Deadline
    September 30
    Application Fee
    $0
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    Founded in 2000, JICHS has an incredible faculty and staff whose goal is to partner with you to deliver the best college prep education in Colo Springs. We are consistently selected as one of the top high schools in the nation according to reviews by publications like Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report and The Washington Post. We are a seven-time winner of the John Irwin Schools of Excellence award. This high honor was awarded to schools in the top 8% of the state based on overall academic achievement and is now awarded to schools that exceed expectations for academic achievement and student growth. We have received a Best High School – Reader’s Choice Gold or Silver Award from The Gazette 6 out of 7 yrs. We have been awarded Gold and Silver Medals by U.S. News & World Report for being one of the top high schools in the nation. Be assured, we are not resting on these humbling accolades, but continuing to strive for ways to improve our programs in order to best serve each student.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    57%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1170
    81 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    77 responses
    AP Enrollment
    19%
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    JICHS Intentionally Develops Good Character

    Character development comes before academics in our mission statement. JICHS has a multi tier approach to teaching good character through annual retreats, a required character/ethics class, a House System, and positive classroom management.

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    Colorado Springs
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $67,719
    National
    $64,994
    Median Rent
    $1,196
    National
    $1,096
    Median Home Value
    $294,500
    National
    $229,800
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 83 responses
    • Bonfire
      24%
    • The dances.
      19%
    • Frontier Ranch, overnight trip
      18%
    • Going to the mountains each August
      14%
    • Almost any opportunity is a chance to bond.
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    439
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    28%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,157
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 36 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 36 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 36 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,065 / year
    National
    $12,239
    58%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 38 responses
    13%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 38 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 38 responses

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