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State Charter School Institute

Colorado · Public School District
41
Schools
18,923
Students
$12,972
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
33.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
76.5%
Graduation Rate
-10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

State Charter School Institute is a public school district in Colorado serving 18,923 students across 41 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high schools, among them 41 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 76.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,972 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (41)
Elementary Schools20 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Arts and Knowledge ElementaryCharterKG–05176
Axis International AcademyCharterPK–05199
Colorado International Language AcademyCharterKG–05272
Colorado Springs Charter AcademyCharterKG–08309
Community Leadership AcademyCharterPK–05321
Coperni 2CharterKG–08185
Coperni 3CharterKG–08298
Crown Pointe Charter AcademyCharterKG–08459
Global Village Academy - NorthCharterKG–08832
High Point AcademyCharterPK–08716
James Irwin Charter AcademyCharterKG–05299
Kwiyagat Community AcademyCharterKG–0248
Montessori del Mundo Charter SchoolCharterPK–06317
Monument View Montessori Charter SchoolCharterPK–0559
Mountain Song Community SchoolCharterKG–08326
Ricardo Flores Magon AcademyCharterKG–08253
Ross Montessori SchoolCharterKG–08250
Salida Montessori Charter SchoolCharterPK–08128
Steamboat MontessoriCharterPK–06151
Stone Creek SchoolCharterKG–08295
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mountain Middle SchoolCharter04–08301
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter SCharter06–08165
High Schools10 schools
Other Schools9 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,972Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
81.0%
Local (property tax)
8.8%
Federal
10.1%

State funding accounts for 81% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
41
Schools
18,923
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 41 schools including 41 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.5%, graduation is 10.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in State Charter School Institute?
State Charter School Institute has 41 public schools, serving a total of 18,923 students.
What is the graduation rate for State Charter School Institute?
The graduation rate is 76.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does State Charter School Institute spend per student?
State Charter School Institute spends $12,972 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in State Charter School Institute?
34% of students in State Charter School Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in State Charter School Institute?
Yes — 41 of the 41 schools in State Charter School Institute are charter schools.
What grade levels does State Charter School Institute serve?
State Charter School Institute serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for State Charter School Institute?
The median opportunity score across schools in State Charter School Institute is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.