James Irwin Charter High School vs The STEAD School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irwin Charter High School
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
425 students
The STEAD School
Commerce City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | James Irwin Charter High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The STEAD School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 307 | #94 of 307 |
| National rank | #4283 of 16,910 | #5751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 425 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 60.2).
- •The STEAD School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 48.7%).
- •James Irwin Charter High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.1).
- •James Irwin Charter High School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 421.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Irwin Charter High School better than The STEAD School?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Charter High School ranks higher (66.0 vs 60.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Irwin Charter High School and The STEAD School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Charter High School: 425. The STEAD School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Charter High School and The STEAD School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Charter High School is 66th of 307 and The STEAD School is 94th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).