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CER ranks Colorado's charter school law 7th out of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of B. The law was passed in 1993.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 175
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Academy at High Point
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6192 Genoa St.
Aurora, CO 80019
Phone: 303-217-5152
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 400
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge curriculum. Will expand to 8 grade and 600 students.
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Academy Charter School
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1551 Prairie Hawk Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: 303-660-4881
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Opened 1993
Enrollment: 544
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasizes high academic standards based on the Core Knowledge curriculum. Offers a home school support program for middle school students.
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Academy of Charter Schools
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11800 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: 303-289-8088
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Opened 1993
Enrollment: 1200
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Employs the Core Knowledge curriculum.
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Academy of Urban Learning (AUL)
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835 E. 18th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 303-282-0900
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 60
Grades: 9-12+
Status: Open
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Description:
Provides a rigorous and relevant high school diploma completion program for youth who need extensive wraparound services to succeed academically, transition to careers, or go on to higher education.
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ACE Community Challenge School
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948 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-436-9588
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 60
Grades: 8-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Serves at-risk students or underserved students. Uses a unique and responsive model to integrate technology throughout its services and curriculum in order to equip, empower and educate its students.
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Alta Vista Charter School
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8785 County Road LL
Lamar, CO 81052
Phone: 719-336-2154
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Opened 1998
Enrollment: 111
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Attributes, traditions and virtues of a rural country school. Emphasis on a structured educational environment, parental involvement and commitment to treating each child as a unique individual.
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American Academy at Castle Pines
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8600 Park Meadows Dr., Ste. 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: 720-873-7395
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 510
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Provides challenging, sequenced curriculum that emphasizes math, science and technology.
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Animas High School
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3206 Main Ave
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-247-2474
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 400
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Project- based learning
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Aspen Community School
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1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
Phone: 970-923-4080
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Opened 1995
Enrollment: 120
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Focuses on whole student, individualized learning, team teaching, student responsibility, democracy, caring, outdoor education and an innovative apprentice/mentorship program.
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Atlas Preparatory School
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1602 S Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Phone: 719-358-7196
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 100
Grades: 5
Status: Open
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Description:
College preparatory program that features longer school days, school year and after school tutoring. Will expand to grade 8.
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Aurora Academy
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10251 E. 1st Ave.
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone: 303-367-5983
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 475
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge program. Focus on academic achievement and character development.
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Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
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7094 Cottonwood Tree Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
Phone: 719-570-0075
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 500
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Content-rich Paragon Curriculum that combines humanities with high tech learning.
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Battle Rock Charter School
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11247 Country Road G
Cortez, CO 81321-9546
Phone: 970-565-3237
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Opened 1994
Enrollment: 27
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Focus on core curriculum and building a solid foundation for students.
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Belle Creek Charter School
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9290 E. 107th Ave.
Henderson, CO 80640
Phone: 303-468-0160
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 633
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Montessori Curriculum or Core Knowledge Curriculum.
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Black Forest School - Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning
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5450 Meridian Road
Falcon, CO 80831
Phone: 719-683-9544
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Opened 1999
Enrollment: 180
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school using the hands-on, integrated curriculum that emphasizes learning expeditions that can run from several days to a semester or more.
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Boulder Preparatory High School
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5075 Chaparral St. Unit 1
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-545-6186
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Opened 1997
Enrollment: 93
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Year round schedule. Serves at-risk youth. College prep block system. Allows students to complete high school requirements within 2-3 years.
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Brighton Collegiate High School
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3551 Southern St.
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-655-0773
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Opened 1998
Enrollment: 279
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Strong basic education with enhanced learning opportunities for college prep and career prep.
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Bromley East Charter School
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356 Longspur Dr.
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 720-685-3297
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 820
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Montessori program as well as a standards-based Core Knowledge program.
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Caprock Academy
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640 24 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: 970-243-1771
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 350
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge curriculum, with focus on Latin and other foreign language lessons beginning in kindergarten.
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Carbon Valley Academy
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4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80504
Phone: 303-774-9555
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 294
Grades: PreK-7
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses the Core Knowledge curriculum centered on character traits such as patriotism, respect and personal responsibility.
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Carbondale Community School
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1505 Satank Rd.
Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: 970-963-9647
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Opened 1996
Enrollment: 121
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Progressive, experiential education. Focus on individualized learning, team teaching, outdoor education and an innovative apprentice/mentorship program.
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Cardinal Community Academy
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3101 Weld County Rd. 65
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Phone: 303-732-9312
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 130
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Small rural school that utilizes the Core Knowledge Sequence as its curricular foundation.
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Cesar Chavez Academy - Central
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1131 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 719-227-7152
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 100
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Prepares children for success as young scholars, citizens of the world and community leaders by providing them with an ambitious academic program in a supportive and challenging learning environment.
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Cesar Chavez Academy - North Central
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3115 Larkspur Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 719-227-7152
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 400
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Prepares children for success as young scholars, citizens of the world and community leaders by providing them with an ambitious academic program in a supportive and challenging learning environment.
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