Hillel Academy vs. Denver Jewish Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Hillel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Denver Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Hillel Academy serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Hillel Academy is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Our k-12 curriculum provides a unique model for wisdom an achievement rooted in jewish values and fueled by a passion for empowering excellence. Our inquiry based approach to learning integrates rogorous college preparatory academics and Judaic education with an individulized and supportive envitonment that stimulates intellictual, spiritual, physical, and social success.
Grades Offered
K-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Learning Resource Center supports a wide range of learning differences; Gifted Learner Program offered as well
Year Founded
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1975
Students Body
Total Students
256 students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
33
34
Grade 1 Students
33
28
Grade 2 Students
27
41
Grade 3 Students
32
33
Grade 4 Students
32
24
Grade 5 Students
23
35
Grade 6 Students
36
13
Grade 7 Students
17
22
Grade 8 Students
23
33
Grade 9 Students
-
20
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
59 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
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K-5: 17590
6-8: 18480
9-11: 19950
12: 20580
% on Financial Aid
n/a
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$10,000
Admissions Director
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Shayna Friedman
Admissions Associate
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Brittany James
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
All School Musical (Grades 6-12), Cheer (Grades 6-8), Glee Club (Grades 4-6), Peer Helpers (Grades 10-12), School Newspaper, Student Council (Grades 6-12), Yearbook