Foothills Academy
4725 Miller St, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033-0800 - View a map of this school Map
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Foothills Academy aim is to teach the whole child—mind, body, spirit, intellect and values, honor each child’s learning style, gifts and challenges in an intimate classroom setting, provide an outstanding curriculum enriched with arts, athletics, foreign language, computer and lab sciences, service to community and outdoor education, honor the gifts that diversity of all kinds bring to the school community, partner with parents as the primary educators of their children, and offer ongoing opportunities for parents to be crucial contributors to the life of the school. ...read more  

School Overview:
Foothills Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery School - 12
County Jefferson County, CO
Student Body
Total Students 210 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CO ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 7% 18%
Students by Grade
Kind - 16 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 16 students
Grade 3 - 16 students
Grade 4 - 16 students
Grade 5 - 17 students
Grade 6 - 17 students
Grade 7 - 20 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Grade 9 - 20 students
Grade 10 - 15 students
Grade 11 - 15 students
Grade 12 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
This School ( CO ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 182 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Foothills Academy aim is to teach the whole child—mind, body, spirit, intellect and values, honor each child’s learning style, gifts and challenges in an intimate classroom setting, provide an outstanding curriculum enriched with arts, athletics, foreign language, computer and lab sciences, service to community and outdoor education, honor the gifts that diversity of all kinds bring to the school community, partner with parents as the primary educators of their children, and offer ongoing opportunities for parents to be crucial contributors to the life of the school.
  • Profile last updated: 12/05/2006

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 80033 )
School Zip ( 80033 ) ( CO ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 25,317 people 4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 30% 33%
Population Average Age 40 years old 34.3 years old
Average Household Size 2.2 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $38,537 $50,127
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 36 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (80033)



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% Owning / % Renting 53% / 47% 66% / 34%
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1. Colorado Catholic Academy - 52 students - view location
2. Faith Christian Academy - 1113 students - view location
3. Maranatha Christian Center - 863 students - view location
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