Swigert International School

Swigert International School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
3480 Syracuse St,  Denver, CO
Central Park Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
4.8
571 Students
A-
Niche Grade
At Swigert International School students learn the importance of innovation, curiosity, and stewardship. Swigert is an International Baccalaureate that opened in 2010. It was named after the American NASA astronaut, Jack Swigert, who was among the 24 astronauts to fly to the moon. Swigert was a Denver native and graduated from the University of Colorado. The school serves students between early childhood education and fifth grade. The curriculum at Swigert is created to provide challenging and engaging programs that ensure every student reaches their full potential. Each child receives exposure to technology, the environment, and the community. Aside from general education, each student at Swigert is offered an hour every day of music, art, physical education, STEM, and Spanish. Classes are also provided for students who are gifted and talented and/or facing socially-emotionally challenges. Partnerships with community leaders and influencers are an important part of learning at Swigert International School. Experts in medicine, law enforcement, photography, fire fighting, and cultural history have all been presenters at this IB school. Due to its diverse programs, student performance, test grades, graduation numbers, and setting, the school ranks #35 in Colorado Elementary Schools and #9 in Denver Public Elementary Schools, proving that Swigert International School is one of the best in the state.

School Details

Head of School
Liz Tencate
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
17.7%
State Average
25%
Science
64.2%
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.

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
63.7%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/1/2024
We are so grateful to the teachers at Swigert, they are absolutely passionate and the children learn so much. Our communication with our teacher has been excellent, and we feel they play a big part in inspiring the kids to learn and like school. The teachers also seem very happy as they can teach th...
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5.0 other
3/10/2021
I came to this school from a school that had been so hateful towards me and I felt such a difference. I love this school so much. The Principal Shelly Dennis is one of the kindest people I have ever met. I have some special needs and all the teachers were so kind to me and helpful about that. I neve...
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5.0 parent
2/24/2019
We are so grateful to be a part of the Swigert community. The leadership, staff and teachers are honestly top notch.
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5.0 parent
5/3/2015
My children have attended Swigert since it opened. It's an incredible school. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, which is an inquiry-based approach to education. There are six interdisciplinary IB themes taught each year (3 science, 3 social studies) that build from yea...
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