Students at Denver Academy are bright individuals with varied learning profiles who choose us because our approach to education is as distinctive as each child. DA’s mission is to inspire and empower diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

Denver Academy At a Glance

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  • 1972

    Year Founded

  • 21

    Acres of Campus

  • 2 - 12

    Grades Served

  • 12

    Avg. Students Per Class

Denver Academy Core Values

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  • Individual Differences

  • Respect & Responsibility

  • Community & Nurturing Relationships

  • The Transformative Power of Education

News

  • AI & Your Child: What Every DA Family Should Know

    AI is already changing how students learn, create, communicate, and prepare for college, work, and life. For families, the essential questions are not simply whether students use AI, but when it helps them learn, when it gets in the way, and how schools protect critical thinking, independence, academic integrity, and authentic student voice. 

    On Tuesday, Oct. 27, DAPA invites parents, guardians, and members of the DA community to join Head of School Mark Twarogowski and DA parent Tal Goldhamer, an AI educator who works with leaders across business, government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector, for a candid and practical conversation about what AI means for Denver Academy students.
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  • Blog: Experiential Education 101: How Multiple Intelligences Show Up in the Classroom

    Experiential education isn't a buzzword at Denver Academy, it's how we teach. See how multiple intelligences and hands-on learning help every student find their strength.
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  • It’s Homecoming Week!

    This year, Homecoming Week will be held Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Our high school Student Senate has been hard at work getting everything ready. All DA students (grades 2-12) are encouraged to participate in the theme days.

     
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  • Blog: Is Tuition Assistance Right for Your Family? What to Know Before You Apply

    Wondering if tuition assistance is right for your family? Denver Academy breaks down how financial aid works at independent schools, what to gather before applying, and how DA supports nearly a third of its families each year.
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  • Blog: How Denver Academy Builds a Learning Profile for Every Student

    Denver Academy builds an individualized learning profile for every student through in-depth evaluation and family partnership, leading to a personalized learning plan and flexible placement designed around how each child actually learns.
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  • Blog: Behind Every Denver Academy Classroom: What “Highly Trained Teachers” Really Means

    Highly trained special education teachers at Denver Academy complete 100+ hours of yearly training, applied in small classes of 12-14 students through genuine differentiated instruction and lasting teacher-family relationships.
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  • Blog: Twice-Exceptional and Overlooked - Supporting Gifted Kids with Learning Differences

    Twice-exceptional (2e) students are gifted and talented while also living with a learning difference like dyslexia or ADHD. Here's why they're so often overlooked, and what real support looks like.
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  • DA Senior Wins Prestigious Boettcher Scholarship

    DA senior Ian J. has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship! The scholarship includes $20,000 per year for four years to a Colorado post-secondary institution.
     
    With a 4.0 GPA, Ian has taken 12 college classes in two years and is graduating from Denver Academy with 39 college credits – just six credits from being a second-semester sophomore when he attends the University of Colorado in Boulder. Ian was also selected as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026.  
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Upcoming Events

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Joan and Jess, DA Parents

DA values our children’s differences and strengths - their superpowers - as much as we do.

Find Us

4400 E. Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80222
Main/Attendance: 303.777.5870
Admissions: 303.777.5161
General: info@denveracademy.org

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Denver Academy is an independent private school for grades 2-12 located in Denver, CO. DA inspires and empowers a diverse group of learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

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