STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL
STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public charter school that is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 1,307 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a specialized K-12 public charter school dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of identified gifted and talented students. Operating under the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, the school utilizes a rigorous, accelerated curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving learners. Because the school’s mission is centered on meeting the unique social, emotional, and academic requirements of gifted children, admission is typically competitive and requires documentation of gifted identification.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and intellectual community. Beyond traditional core academics, Stargate offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore subjects in greater depth than a standard curriculum might permit. By providing a peer group of similarly gifted students and a faculty trained in gifted pedagogy, Stargate creates a specialized environment aimed at fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for its student body.
For more information, contact STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL at (303) 450-3936 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80023
(303) 450-3936
http://stargateschool.org
STARGATE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in THORNTON, CO with about 1,307 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Adams 12 Five Star Schools - District:
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,307
- Teachers:
- 66.19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,307 students
- White
- 62.4%
- Asian
- 19.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.