Colorado Academy

Colorado Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3800 S Pierce St,  Denver, CO
Academy Park Neighborhood
4.4
3.7
1,036 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Mike Davis
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$41,550

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
168
Full Time Teachers
154
Part Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
74.9%
Two or more races
10.2%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Black
3.3%

School Rankings

#1 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado
#2 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Colorado
#2 Best Private HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 91 Students
University of Southern California 59 Students
Colorado State University 36 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 35 Students
University of Virginia 35 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 34 Students
Northwestern University 34 Students
Brown University 34 Students
Tulane University 34 Students
Cornell University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Economics 36 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Biology 25 Students
Engineering 25 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Finance 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 45 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/11/2024
I've been going to Colorado Academy since I was in Kindergarten and I think it's the best possible education I can get in the state of Colorado. Now that I'm a senior I feel completely prepared for college, and I'm confident that CA has set me up for success.
4.0 Senior
1/31/2024
Solid school. Incredibly focused on sports so if that's not your cup of tea, maybe not for you. Otherwise, great!
4.0 Junior
1/3/2021
Amazing school with very involved teachers and a supportive community. Excellent athletics and arts opportunities. Sometimes student mental health seems be a lower priority though.
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3.7 22 Reviews
2.0 other
8/15/2025
Most students at this school are subsidized for life from Estates and parents. I found CA little or no benefit to me after graduation.
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2.0 parent
9/23/2022
My child entered as a freshman in the Upper School. He came from a middle school with a couple other kids. We have found the school to be incredibly cliquey and elitist, both the kids and the parents. If your child isn't matriculating up through the middle school at CA or isn't coming from one of th...
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2.0 parent
5/5/2022
If you are considering Colorado Academy you should stop, do a 180 degree turn, and run as long as Mike Davis is still the head of school. Dr. Davis is responsible for the homogenization of the teaching staff and student body with the full support of the board. Diversity is being actively removed fro...
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1.0 parent
8/26/2021
My student attended this online platform 2019-2020 and I was very disappointed with the entire staff. Please note that this school is also known or owned by Astravo digital online school. Here are a few reasons why I would not recommend this school. The teachers are only required to work 30mins a we...
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Colorado Academy

Colorado Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3800 S Pierce St in Denver, CO. Annual tuition is $41,550. The school has a total enrollment of 1,036 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Colorado Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $763,784. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver Christian School, Mullen High School, Addenbrooke Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colorado Academy.

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