Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Thomas MacLaren State Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1702 N Murray Blvd,  Colorado Springs, CO
3.8
4.0
919 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Faith Hall
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
34.4%
State Average
25%
Science
51.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
638:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
65.8%
Hispanic
21.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best Charter HS in Colorado
#28 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#30 Best Charter MS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 61 Students
Colorado State University 52 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 36 Students
University of Northern Colorado 27 Students
Colorado College 27 Students
University of Denver 26 Students
Colorado School of Mines 24 Students
Grand Canyon University 23 Students
University of Colorado Denver 19 Students
Colorado Mesa University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 17 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Architecture 8 Students
English 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 40 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
11/7/2023
Education is absolutely fabulous, however very rigorous. No electives, but everyone learns an instrument and they do offer Ancient Greek in Highschool. Tight community.
5.0 Senior
9/9/2022
Education was fantastic, dress code was non inclusive and the charter and mission statement were likewise. Good culture and foundation, but could use more diversity.
5.0 Alum
6/7/2022
It was an amazing education and opened my eyes to the goodness, truth, beauty, and holiness of the world, and did not focus on the ugliness and lies.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 67 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/4/2025
Only deep pockets entitled. Disabilities get you rail roaded. Grades aren't standard based only mastery philosophy based. No diversity. No advocacy allowed. Retaliation based, push out those who are not considered elite. K-5 education is ok. 6-8 rich. High school awful for those not gifted and talen...
5.0 parent
3/20/2024
Our boys have been there since 6th grade (now 9th and 11th graders) and the school has been a gift. Rigorous learning, great teachers, competitive athletic program, nice parent community. Highly recommend!
5.0 parent
3/19/2024
This school has the most beautiful culture I could image. The best is assumed of each person, from student to staff to parent. Kindness, friendliness, and peace are upheld. The students begin their day with a morning assembly where faculty members choose a topic they find interesting to connect stud...
5.0 parent
3/19/2024
I am so thankful that we have Thomas MacLaren as an option for our children! I appreciate both the care and attentiveness that goes into both the upper and lower school settings. If not for this school option, I would probably be homeschooling my children. No school is perfect, but this school is a...

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