Corwin International Magnet School

Corwin International Magnet School, located at 1500 Lakeview Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, serves grades 4–8 as the only International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Southern Colorado. Established originally as Corwin Junior High in 1953 and named after Dr. Richard Corwin, its IB curriculum emphasizes rigorous, globally minded learning—pairing standard academics with Spanish, arts, and physical education. Students follow the IB Primary and Middle Years Programmes, reinforcing academic excellence and real-world relevance. The school maintains a strong school-wide commitment to professionalism through a uniform policy that includes dress shirts, ties, and pants, fostering an internationally aware culture. With approximately 565 students, Corwin also offers Gifted & Talented services and accelerated pathways like early Algebra. It delivers world-class, high-achievement learning in Pueblo’s urban core.

In October 2024, Principal Ryan Masciotra,formerly an English teacher and IB advocate was highlighted for her leadership in keeping Corwin consistently recognized as a “School to Watch” by the Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators for nine consecutive years.

Q1. How many students attend, and what is the student–teacher ratio?

Ans. Corwin serves about 543–565 students in grades 4–8, with an approximate student–teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1.

Q2. What percentage of students come from diverse or low-income backgrounds?

Ans. Approximately 70% of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian, and about 60% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting high diversity and economic need.

Q3. How active is Corwin in community-supported projects?

Ans. Teachers at Corwin have secured funding for 14 DonorsChoose projects, raising around $8,280 for classroom resources like technology, books, and art materials.

Q4. What accelerated learning offerings are available?

Ans. The school offers early Algebra and career & technical education (CTE) options, enabling students to progress ahead in math and explore future academic pathways.

Q5. How does Corwin ensure academic accountability and performance?

Ans. Corwin has maintained a “Performance Plan” rating in the Colorado Department of Education’s School Performance Framework through 2024, meeting participation and performance standards and staying off performance watch.