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

  • 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.

    Here’s all the fun and excitement scheduled for next week! Unless otherwise noted, events are for students only.

    Monday, October 5
    Spirit Theme: White Out for No Place for Hate (NPFH)
    Wear WHITE! White has historically been associated with peace, unity, and hope across cultures. By wearing white for NPFH Spirit Day, we come together as a community to celebrate our commitment to making DA a safe and welcoming space for all.
    Activity: DA Faculty vs. DA High School Girls Volleyball Game (for grades 2-12)

    Tuesday, October 6
    Spirit Theme: Dress for the Wrong Event
    Show up dressed like you're headed somewhere completely different! Think ski trip, fancy dinner, business meeting, pajama party, etc.
    Activity: High School Hot Dog Tailgate (for grades 9-12). Sponsored by DAPA from 3:15-4 p.m. Sign up to volunteer here.
    Athletic Events: Boys Varsity Soccer Game at 4 p.m.; High School Girls Volleyball Level C at 4 p.m.; and Girls Varsity Volleyball Game at 5 p.m. Open to all DA families! Wear your Homecoming spirit wear (Dress for the Wrong Event) to the games to be entered into a raffle for prizes during the games! 

    Wednesday, October 7
    Spirit Theme: Under the Sea
    Dive into the theme! Think ocean colors, sea creatures, sailors, mermaids, tropical shirts, or anything inspired by life under the sea.
    Activity: Athletics Fall Festival (for grades 2-8). Sponsored by DA Athletics & DAPA. Sign up to volunteer here.

    Thursday, October 8
    Spirit Theme: Dress to Impress
    Break out your best look! Dress fancy, formal, business professional, or just a little more dressed up than usual.
    Activity: High School Bagel Breakfast (for grades 9-12). Sponsored by DAPA. Sign up to volunteer here.
    Athletic Event: Boys Varsity Soccer Game at 4 p.m. Open to all DA families! Wear your Homecoming spirit wear (Dress to Impress) to the games to be entered into a raffle for prizes during the game!

    Friday, October 9
    Spirit Theme: School Spirit
    Go all out in your DA gear and school colors! Shirts, jerseys, hats, accessories… the more DA spirit, the better! Need more gear? Visit our in-person store in the Admin Building or shop online here for other items. (Orders will be shipped directly to you. Please take shipping time into account.)
    Activity: Bed Races! (for grades 2-12) Sponsored by National Honor Society & Student Senate. High School students participate, and Lower School students cheer on their favorite team.

    Saturday, October 10 - High School Students Only
    Theme: Candy Land! Come to the Shoogie Boogie!
    Step into a sweet world of bright colors, candy-inspired decorations, and all things Candy Land!
    Activity: High School Homecoming Dance, 7-10 p.m. in Richardson Hall (for grades 9-12). Sponsored by Student Senate.
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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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  • Blog: What Makes Denver Academy Different - Inside Our Partnership Model

    Our Partnership Model is the heart of everything we do at Denver Academy. It's one of the reasons families choose us over a traditional school. We believe that learning happens in relationships. Learning happens in relationships. The strongest relationships form when students, teachers, and families work from the same
    playbook. 
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  • Congratulations to the Class of 2026

    On May 29, Denver Academy held its annual commencement ceremony, graduating 43 students. In front of family and friends, along with DA faculty and staff, each student was celebrated individually as they received their diplomas. Students in the DA Class of 2026 will head to both in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. Several graduates will be involved with the athletics programs of those institutions. 

    This year’s graduating class included valedictorian Ian J., who was 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. Click here to watch Ian’s graduation speech.
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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.

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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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