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Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home

Alternative school · Grades 6–12

Denver, CO

1501 Albion St, Denver, CO 80220

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Colorado
  • Serving families in Denver since at least 2011

In Denver, Colorado, Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Colorado. The school day runs about 7 hours, 247 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
35
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
247 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Colorado (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Colorado.
    • Compared with 22 independent schools in Colorado.

    Students by survey year

    56’11–1266’13–1445’15–1649’17–1841’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    62
    75
    85
    96
    105
    116
    126

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino40%
    White31%
    Two or more races14%
    Black11%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%

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    Questions about Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home

    What grades does Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home serve?

    Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home?

    About 35 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bansbach Academy at Denver Childrens Home?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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