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Accelerated Schools

Alternative school · Grades 6–12

Denver, CO

2160 S Cook St, Denver, CO 80210

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Denver
  • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Colorado
  • Serving families in Denver since at least 2011

Accelerated Schools is an independent private school in Denver, Colorado, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 17 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Colorado. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
17
Teachers
7.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Colorado (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent schools in Colorado.
    • Compared with 22 independent schools in Colorado.

    Students by survey year

    19’11–1240’13–1436’15–1649’17–1846’19–2028’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    61
    71
    81
    94
    103
    113
    124

    Student body

    White76%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Accelerated Schools

    What grades does Accelerated Schools serve?

    Accelerated Schools serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Accelerated Schools?

    About 17 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Accelerated Schools?

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