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Colorado Academy

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Colorado
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Denver, CO
  • 37 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    Address
    3800 S Pierce Street
    Denver, CO 80235
    Telephone
    (303) 986-1501
    Website
    coloradoacademy.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Application Fee
    $0
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $29,420
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    19%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From Colorado Academy

    Colorado Academy is an independent Pre-K - 12 college preparatory day school with an exceptional campus community. At CA, we turn ideals into action—challenging our students to become lifelong learners, thinkers, and contributors to our world. Founded in 1906, CA occupies a beautiful 94-acre campus with wooded walkways, running trails, green quadrangles, playgrounds, athletic fields, and Woody's Pond, which invites young scientists to learn in nature's classroom.

    Colorado Academy offers a dynamic liberal arts and sciences program designed to develop the whole child for college and for life.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    93 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    94 responses
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    Culture & Safety

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    • Musical Theater performances
      25%
    • Black box theater performances
      19%
    • Choir Concerts
      19%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • Sports games in general
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      6%
    • Volleyball games.
      6%

      Students

      Diversity
      B
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      992
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
      80%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $23,850
      Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
      Starting Age
      4
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      Website
      coloradoacademy.org
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
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      • Offers Part Week
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      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.8 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Very High
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      Living in the Area
      A-
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C-
      2. Good for Families
        B+
      3. Housing
        C+
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Median Household Income
      $61,058
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,156
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $300,600
      National
      $184,700

      Colorado Academy Reviews

      37 reviews
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      CA offers the best education to students! The faculty and staff are exceptional and care about the well-being of the students they teach. The grounds and buildings at CA are top notch too! You will not find a better place for your child to learn and grow. CA teaches students empathy, grit, cultural competence, collaboration, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, courage and kindness. Students that graduate from CA go off into the world and contribute to their communities in amazing ways.
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      Colorado Academy has a very inviting and encouraging community. The small class sizes allow for personalized help. There is a huge athletic community and many student come out and support their peers. The campus is beautiful and offers a lot of extra curricular activities for students during off periods. The library is a great place to study or get homework done throughout the day. The variety of classes to chose from allows students to make their schedule fit their personal interests and preferences. The teachers at CA are always willing and available to help with work during the day or during the designated time at the end of each school day called "help time." Finally, there is a great connection between lower, middle, and upper school students. Each senior in high school is given a kindergarten buddy and a freshman buddy, which turn into amazing friendships.
      Teachers really care about their students. Excellent opportunities for outdoor education and travel abroad. One of few prep schools that succeeds in maintaining a kind and positive school culture. Highly reccomend!