2023-2024
ANNUAL REPORT
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been founded in 2004 by the state legislature. CSI currently authorizes over 40 charter public schools across the state of Colorado, serving more than 22,000 students. We are committed to continuing to foster a culture of school impact! View our 20 Years of Impact page to learn more about our story!
We are excited to present our 2023-24 Annual Report, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI). Since 2004, CSI has been dedicated to offering high-quality charter public school options for all students. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 20 Years of Impact,” highlights our achievements and commitment to innovation in education.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to our mission and to the continuous improvement and innovation that have defined our work from the very beginning.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate two decades of excellence and look toward the future.
With gratitude,
Who We Serve
CSI schools seek to offer a high-quality program that is available to all students. Within our traditional school programs, CSI’s service to students of color, students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, students with giftedness, and students with IEPs and 504s continues to trend upwards. CSI serves over 20k students in schools ranging from 35 (Monument View Montessori School) to 1909 (The Pinnacle School).
Organizational Outcomes
Postsecondary Readiness
CSI’s graduation rate continues to improve year over year.
CSI’s dropout rate has remained below the state’s average dropout rate of 2%. CSI had a 1.5% dropout rate at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
Rebate to Schools
While statute allows CSI to collect 3% of per pupil revenue from authorized schools, CSI strives to operate well below 3% and return unused funds to its schools at the end of the year. This past year, CSI operated on 1.8% and was therefore able to provide a rebate of $137 per pupil to CSI schools, for a total of nearly $2.95M.
Grants
CSI schools collectively earned 138 grants totalling $38.6M, which is a significant increase from the prior year.
Some of the highest awards focused on school security, health, mentor programming, and facilities.
Legislative Highlights
Over the span of six years, through persistent advocacy and negotiations, CSI has realized its longstanding vision: achieving mill levy override equalization. HB24-1394 solidified this achievement by guaranteeing funding parity between CSI schools and their district counterparts, ensuring equitable resources for all students.
“The achievement of mill levy override equalization stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of CSI and our partners in advancing educational equity.
This milestone represents the culmination of years of tireless advocacy, and it signifies a significant step forward in ensuring that all students, regardless of their school’s oversight entity, have access to the resources they need to succeed.”
– Dr. Terry Croy Lewis, Executive Director of CSI
Explore the Full Report
While this page provides an overview of the 2023-24 school year, we hope you view our full report to take a deep dive into the year’s highlights!