Tara Performing Arts High School
Tel:
(303) 440-4510
- Tara began as a vision and a belief shared by Greg and Laurel Fisher and Betsy Barricklow, the directors and co-founders of the school.
- In their experience as educators they found that many students were motivated and inspired by the performing arts.
- They observed that working within a yearly schedule which concentrates on a play or music at specific times actually strengthened and enlivened the students' academic studies.
- Initially established in 1994 as an after school performing arts program, Tara has grown into a vibrant educational community of approximately fifty students, their families, and the school's staff.
- Tara celebrated its first graduating class of seniors in 2001 and is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 60 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,316
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 60 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,316 |
| Admissions Director | Courtney Nicoletti |
School Notes
- Tara began as a vision and a belief shared by Greg and Laurel Fisher and Betsy Barricklow, the directors and co-founders of the school. In their experience as educators they found that many students were motivated and inspired by the performing arts. They observed that working within a yearly schedule which concentrates on a play or music at specific times actually strengthened and enlivened the students' academic studies. Initially established in 1994 as an after school performing arts program, Tara has grown into a vibrant educational community of approximately fifty students, their families, and the school's staff. Tara celebrated its first graduating class of seniors in 2001 and is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.
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