State Charter School Institute School District
School District · Denver, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
41
18 elem, 3 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
41
18 elem, 3 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating State Charter School Institute?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge State Charter School Institute as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Colorado International Language Academy
Colorado Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Steamboat Montessori
Steamboat Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Axis International Academy
Fort Collins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#71 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,197
$2,961 vs Colorado median
District size
19,593 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
State Charter School Institute ranks #71 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. State Charter School Institute's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colorado International Language Academy (8.8/10), Steamboat Montessori (8.8/10), and Axis International Academy (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among State Charter School Institute schools.
Top-Rated Schools in State Charter School Institute
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 41). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado International Language Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Steamboat Montessori | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Axis International Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Global Village Academy - North | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Golden View Classical Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Coperni 3 | 8.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Salida Montessori Charter School | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 41 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.0/10, 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 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
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
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
- State
- Colorado
- 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 6.0/10. 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 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. 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 6.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
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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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