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Year Founded

1976

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

67 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Amy Schouten

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

School Notes

Morgridge Academy is a school for children with chronic illnesses located on the campus of National Jewish Health.
Any child with a chronic illness is eligible, whether the illness is mild or severe.
We serve students with asthma, eczema, allergies, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and many other illnesses.
Our five staff nurses work with parents and students to get chronic illness under control and educate students and parents on the best treatments for their illnesses.
We have a Problem Based Learning model which gives students the skills they need for success in today's world.

School Motto: Empowering students with chronic illnesses to succeed
School Mascot: Bears

Morgridge Academy staff provides the following for children:
1. Access to the latest technology with our 1:1 model. That means every child has access to either a Chromebook or iPad at all times.
2. Free breakfast and lunch every day.
3. Transportation assistance.
4. Mental health and community services through a counselor and child advocate.
5. Promethean boards in every classroom.
6. Uniform assistance.
7. Special Education Services.
8. Daily PE.
9. Swimming in our Olympic-sized pool two times per week.
10. Transition services.
11. Nursing services.
12. Patient education.
13. Family education.
14. Daily fine arts with two performances each year.
15. Math intervention program.
16. Chromebook take-home program.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Wally Lederer - Former state champion swimmer -
- Lisa Walden - Teacher and community leader -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Morgridge Academy?

The acceptance rate of Morgridge Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

Who are famous alumni from Morgridge Academy?

Morgridge Academy famous alumni include: Wally Lederer - Former state champion swimmer and Lisa Walden - Teacher and community leader.

What is Morgridge Academy's ranking?

Morgridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Morgridge Academy?

The application deadline for Morgridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Morgridge Academy located?

Morgridge Academy is located in the Congress Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Congress Park.

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The average private school tuition in Denver, CO is $15,849 for elementary schools and $19,182 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Denver, CO is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).