Spotlight on CA
Founded in 1906, Colorado Academy (CA) is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school that provides exceptional learning opportunities for students from Pre-Kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
Colorado Academy Fast Facts
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Located on a wooded 94-acre campus in southwest Denver, CA’s three divisions meet the developmental and learning needs of around 900 students from diverse backgrounds.
| Lower School |
Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade |
340 students |
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| Middle School |
6th grade – 8th grade |
215 students |
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| Upper School |
9th grade – 12th grade |
345 students |
Each division has its own principal, faculty, classroom building, and science and computer labs. The divisions share two libraries, art and music facilities, a theatre, campus center, and an athletic center. The integrated, innovative curriculum emphasizes group and individual study of the liberal arts and sciences in addition to providing experiential learning and community service opportunities.
Colorado Academy is accredited by the Colorado Department of Education and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.
A Brief History of CA: 1906 - Present
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The Future
As CA looks to the future and embraces its second century, the school will continue its tradition of care for the individual student and empowerment of a creative faculty, as well as respond to the needs of its students by constantly reviewing and improving its academic, fine arts, technology, and athletic programs. We are committed to furthering the purposes of our school mission for future generations of CA students and continuing a tradition of excellence that was born with Mrs. Frances Newton’s dream over 50 years ago.
View CA's Long Range Plan
View CA's proposed Master Plan for the Campus