Aspen Academy
Tel:
(303) 346-3500
- Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is a national leader in innovative education.
- Through internationally acclaimed academics and the nation`s first integrated Pre-K through 8th grade leadership and entrepreneurial development program, our students are empowered to lead purposeful and extraordinary lives.
- Small classes are led by exceptional, award-winning faculty who provide a foundation of rich academics and a personalized approach to instruction.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 418 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Aspen Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Differentiated Learning, Gifted and Talented |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 418 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khakis, Polos, school colors) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Admissions Director | Kate Shaw |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 29 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Clown College, Cooking Class, DIY Club, EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Session, Girls on the Run, Junior Engineering, Knitting Club, Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft Club, Muralist Club, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Naturalist Club, Spanish Club, Student Civic Organization Arts and Music Programs: A Minors/A Majors, Dance Troupe, Improv Theatre Workshop, Kids Ukelele, Theatre Troupe Recreational Athletic Programs: Action Athletics, Basketball Basics, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Young Warriors Yoga |
School Notes
- Aspen Academy is a national leader in innovative education. Through internationally acclaimed academics and the nation`s first integrated Pre-K through 8th grade leadership and entrepreneurial development program, our students are empowered to lead purposeful and extraordinary lives.
- Located in Greenwood Village, our 400 pre-k through 8th grade students exemplify our core values: be kind, do good, work hard and make the world better. With a focus on next generation education, character and leadership development, and community strength and service, our small classes are led by exceptional faculty who offer a personalized approach to instruction. Since our inception, we have remained steadfastly focused on developing passionate, lifelong learners who graduate from our school empowered to be confident, curious and innovative.
- Founded in 2005 by three women who wanted to ensure students were not only academically sound, but ready for life, the school is one of the fastest-growing independent schools in the country and has earned the prestigious "Top Scoring School" in 2016 by AdvancED, the largest educational accreditation organization in the United States. At Aspen Academy, teachers strive to provide a whole-child approach to the learning environment one that develops each child`s emotional, intellectual, social and physical being.
- "The foundation that you built in our daughter`s education was invaluable. I know that parents often struggle to see the path that each of us are creating for our children while they are in the middle of it, but looking back, it`s pretty amazing. In addition to excelling in academics, the leadership skills she gained from Aspen are beyond expectations. Thank you for being such a significant part of our daughter`s education. You gave her the tools to shine as her true self now and into the future." - Parent of Aspen Academy Alum
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School Reviews
| 5 As a staff member, I must applaud Aspen Academy for recognizing where curriculums should be. The global age of our economy means our students need to be prepared as leaders. The dedication to leadership development is what puts Aspen ahead of the competition. - Posted by Administrator - goali |
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