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5.4 avg / 10

State Charter School Institute School District

School District · Denver, Colorado

Students: 19,593
Teachers (FTE): 1,163
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

41

18 elem, 3 mid, 11 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,197

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

How this district compares

Colorado rank

#126 of 155

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Colorado avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,197

$2,961 vs Colorado median

District size

19,593 students

Much larger than Colorado median

About State Charter School Institute

State Charter School Institute is a Denver, Colorado school district serving 41 schools. The district educates 19,593 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $12,197 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, State Charter School Institute demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Colorado International Language Academy, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, State Charter School Institute students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.

The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 11 high schools.

District Map

Schools in State Charter School Institute, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.9%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in State Charter School Institute with test data.

Schools in State Charter School Institute

41 schools
Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 11
Other Schools 9

District Details

City
Denver
Total Enrollment
19,593
Teachers (FTE)
1,163
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in State Charter School Institute?

State Charter School Institute has 41 schools in total — 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for State Charter School Institute?

The average composite rating for State Charter School Institute is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in State Charter School Institute?

State Charter School Institute spends $12,197 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in State Charter School Institute?

The average student-teacher ratio in State Charter School Institute is 16.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in State Charter School Institute?

Colorado International Language Academy is the highest-rated school in State Charter School Institute with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in State Charter School Institute?

Across schools in State Charter School Institute with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does State Charter School Institute compare to other districts in Colorado?

State Charter School Institute has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 41 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
29.9%
ELA Proficiency
43.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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