Colorado Timberline Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 30 students
Yearly Tuition: $35,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Colorado Timberline Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Colorado Timberline Academy
9	6
10	6
11	9
12	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia and other mild language and auditory learning differences.

Year Founded

1975

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Dec 25, 2026

School Motto

Where Adventure Meets Education

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

6 students

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$35,000

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Tuition Notes

Note: day student tuition is lower then residentual

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Ian Altman

Application URL

Endowment Size

$5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingClimbing

Cross CountryKayaking

Mountain BikingMountaineering

Nordic SkiingRock Climbing

SnowboardingUltimate Frisbee

School Mascot

Timberwolf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Durango Youth Soccer Association

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Indoor Rock Climbing GymPurgatory Ski Resort

School Notes

Colorado Timberline Academy is a non-traditional college preparatory, co-ed, secondary boarding/day school dedicated to changing the lives of students who have experienced difficulties in a previous high school setting.
Our mission is to prepare students academically and socially for the challenges they face upon graduation.
Through our diverse curriculum and outdoor programs we foster freedom with responsibility, creativity, and respect for self, each other and the environment.
Colorado Timberline Academy's primary objective is to provide an environment where a feeling of self-appreciation can be fostered.
When a student realizes that he or she is able to be successful, self-appreciation develops along with a sense of control over one's environment.
Consequently, the strong characteristics of students must be recognized and reinforced so that they realize that they are a success.
Once that initial success is recognized, students may utilize confidence and self-appreciation in dealing with other challenges, both academic and social.

Colorado Timberline Academy is a non-traditional college preparatory, co-ed, secondary boarding/day school dedicated to changing the lives of students who have experienced difficulties in a previous high school setting. Our mission is to prepare students academically and socially for the challenges they face upon graduation. Through our diverse curriculum and outdoor programs we foster freedom with responsibility, creativity, and respect for self, each other and the environment. Colorado Timberline Academy's primary objective is to provide an environment where a feeling of self-appreciation can be fostered. When a student realizes that he or she is able to be successful, self-appreciation develops along with a sense of control over one's environment. Consequently, the strong characteristics of students must be recognized and reinforced so that they realize that they are a success. Once that initial success is recognized, students may utilize confidence and self-appreciation in dealing with other challenges, both academic and social.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Emily S. (Class of 2018) - Environmental Scientist -
- Jake M. (Class of 2021) - Professional Athlete -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado Timberline Academy cost?

Colorado Timberline Academy's tuition is approximately $35,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Colorado Timberline Academy?

The acceptance rate of Colorado Timberline Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

Who are famous alumni from Colorado Timberline Academy?

Colorado Timberline Academy famous alumni include: Emily S. (Class of 2018) - Environmental Scientist and Jake M. (Class of 2021) - Professional Athlete.

What sports does Colorado Timberline Academy offer?

Colorado Timberline Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Cross Country, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding and Ultimate Frisbee. Colorado Timberline Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.

What is Colorado Timberline Academy's ranking?

Colorado Timberline Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Colorado Timberline Academy?

The application deadline for Colorado Timberline Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/2/2015

I started attending CTA this January and I love it! The teachers really care about you and will do anything to help you succeed. Whether it's giving you advice, a shoulder to cry on or working with you in study hall on their free time with classwork or studying for a test. I was nervous starting mid year but that was absolutely not a problem, everyone was welcoming and I fit in instantly. I plan on graduating from CTA and can't see myself anywhere else. The outdoor sports program is outstanding! I have tried things I never would've probably without coming here. I did not have a great academic history and since attending I have been an honor roll student all of my attendance at CTA. The bloc system keeps everything fresh taking a new class every 4-5 weeks and provides a new start in sequence classes, and with taking only 3 classes at a time it makes it easier to stay on top of all of your work. With the bloc system you can also finish classes and achieve credits in a very timely manner, I finished an entire year of biology in three months. By far the best decision I have ever made.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - hrose

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,065 for elementary schools and $16,797 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).