THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL
THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public charter high school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 481 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 37 teachers, THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous, liberal arts curriculum rooted in the classical tradition. The school’s educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the whole person, encouraging students to pursue truth, beauty, and goodness. By prioritizing seminars, intensive reading of primary sources, and high academic expectations, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are prepared for the intellectual demands of higher education and responsible citizenship.
Beyond its academic focus, Thomas MacLaren is noted for its structured, community-oriented environment that prioritizes mentorship and the development of character. The school operates on the belief that a disciplined pursuit of knowledge, supported by a faculty dedicated to classical pedagogical methods, allows students to reach their full potential. As a state charter school, it maintains a unique identity within the local educational landscape, offering families an alternative to traditional district models by focusing on a cohesive, content-rich core curriculum that remains consistent from kindergarten through senior year.
For more information, contact THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL at (719) 313-4488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915
(719) 313-4488
THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 481 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
State Charter School Institute - District:
- State Charter School Institute
- Total Students:
- 481
- Teachers:
- 37.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 481 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS MACLAREN STATE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.3%
- Male
- 45.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.