ELYRIA SWANSEA · CHARTER · GRADES 9–12

Colorado High School Charter - GES

3093 E 42 Nd Ave · Denver, CO

students
226
teacher : student
16:1
per pupil
12,710
Walk Score
77

Performance rating

AEC: Performance · 2026*

Source

Source: Colorado School Performance Framework

2026

AEC: Performance

We don't compute composite scores.

Colorado rates schools on a four-step scale.

Chapter 1 of 6

At a glance

Performance rating · 2019–2026

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025*

2026*

No ratings issued (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *preliminary · Source: Colorado School Performance Framework

About the School

Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.

At Colorado High School Charter GES, we believe schools should empower people. We are transforming the alternative education experience by igniting the potential within every student we serve. Whether you’re looking to catch up, graduate early, or just need a school where people truly see you, CHSC GES offers the freedom, support, and resources to help you succeed. With a four-day school week, accelerated credits, and a GED pathway, GES has the tools and options to ensure all students succeed.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

School Details

Grades Served
9-12 + GED
Monday - Thursday
8:15am-4:30pm
Total Enrollment
226

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.

We don't compute composite scores.

Teacher-to-Student Ratio
16:1

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.

We don't compute composite scores.

Uniforms
Not Required

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Uniform requirements and guidelines may change from year to year and differ from school to school. Schools that do not require uniforms will still adhere to dress code policies. Please confirm uniform and dress code requirements with the school.

We don't compute composite scores.

Transportation
Contact School

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.

We don't compute composite scores.

Per Pupil Expenditure
12,710

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.

We don't compute composite scores.

School day · Mon–Fri

8:15am
4:30pm

94.3%

Students feel a sense of belonging

Chapter 2 of 6

Who goes here

Student Demographics

This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.

Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
Black or African American 16.4%
White 6.6%
Other 5.3%
Asian <1%

Student Special Populations

This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.

Economically Disadvantaged 85.8%
English Learners 32.7%
Special Education 19.5%

Teacher Demographics

This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Average Years of Teacher Experience

Average Years of Experience for Teachers
NA

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.

We don't compute composite scores.

Student Survey Results

The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS).  Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree".  Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available.  Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.

Students Parents 2025

Students feel a sense of belonging

94.3%

Students feel engaged in learning and activities

72.9%

Students feel safe and healthy

96.2%

Students feel they have choice and agency

85.2%

Parent Survey Results

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

Discipline: % of Total Student Population

This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

All Students

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

1.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Asian

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Black or African American

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

2.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

2.0%

Hispanic or Latino

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

0.7%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Two or More Races

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

White

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Chapter 3 of 6

How students perform

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in ELA

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

2025
All Students 30.0

– · not reported by the state for that year

4-Year Graduation Rate

The 4-Year Graduation Rate shows the percentage of students who graduated from high school within a tradition 4-year period. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Values of 98 could be between 98 and 100 and values of 2 could be between 0 and 2.

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2024 2025 Change
All Students 26.9 32.5 +5.6
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0 2.0 0.0
Asian 2.0 98.0 +96.0
Black or African American 31.3 22.7 −8.6
Hispanic or Latino 17.2 39.1 +21.9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.0 2.0 0.0
Two or More Races 98.0 2.0 −96.0
White 33.3 25.0 −8.3
Economically Disadvantaged 27.5 33.8 +6.3

Chapter 4 of 6

What is offered

Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.

Academic Offerings

  • Competency-Based Learning
  • Comprehensive Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Visual Arts

Special Programs

  • Concurrent Enrollment
  • Credit Recovery Program
  • Fitness
  • Physical Education (PE)

Student Services & Supports

  • Breakfast
  • Community Resources
  • Lunch

Special Education

  • Mild-Moderate Support

Multi-Lingual Learners

  • ESL (English as a Second Language)

Chapter 5 of 6

Improvement planning & attendance

Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs

Priority Performance Challenges

  • Postsecondary Readiness
  • Attendance & Truancy
  • Adequate Yearly Credits

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Absenteeism

This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

Average Daily Attendance

2026
81.8%

Chronic Absenteeism

2026
57.4%

Truancy Rate

2026
16.1%

Chapter 6 of 6

About this data

About the Data

This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.

From Denver Public Schools school-provided data