JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public charter middle school that is part of the Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 446 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (JICMS), located in Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Operating under the James Irwin Charter Schools network, the institution is grounded in a philosophy of academic rigor, character development, and a back-to-basics approach to education. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, often maintaining a strong focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and history.
Central to the school's identity is its commitment to the "Character First" initiative, which permeates daily campus life. Beyond academic instruction, the school places a heavy emphasis on developing virtues such as respect, responsibility, and integrity in its student body. By combining a demanding curriculum with a disciplined environment and high expectations for student conduct, JICMS aims to provide an alternative to traditional district middle schools, focusing on ensuring that every student reaches their full intellectual and moral potential.
For more information, contact JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (719) 591-2122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916-4226
(719) 591-2122
http://jamesirwin.org/
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 446 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an - Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 24.91
- 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 446 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.7%
- White
- 33.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.