Tara students travel the world, perform on stage, and wrestle with big ideas, often all in the same semester.
The performing arts sit at the center of our curriculum, not as an extracurricular, but as a lens through which students learn to think, collaborate, and engage with everything around them.
Faculty who are genuinely passionate about their subjects, combined with first-hand encounters with culture and history, push that curiosity further.
Tara graduates go on to become economists, environmental lawyers, educators, and policy makers.
Most of them aren't actors. But they know how to read a room, hold their nerve, and care about the people around them. What you learn at Tara stays with you.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CO School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,316
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tara Performing Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1994
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,316
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
90%
Admissions Director
Courtney Nicoletti
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gnome (unofficial)
- Tara's mission is to awaken students' minds and hearts, to foster their sense of connection to each other and the world, to engage them in meaningful work and activities, and to excite them about life itself.
- Tara is dedicated to providing opportunities for emotional growth and renewal through deep involvement in the performing arts and celebration of the cycle of the festival year. In addition to supporting lively intellectual development through a demanding experiential Waldorf academic curriculum, the school cultivates world citizenship through travel and immersive study. At Tara, students engage in life in full consciousness, free of substance use and addictive distractions, which allows them to be truly present for their education and to participate in artistic process as a way to explore the challenges of living in our complex age.
- The Tara educational path asks students to step into the light as individuals and to learn to take the kind of risks involved in being fully human.
- "I came to Tara as a boarding student because of some vague feeling that told me I had found something special. I stayed because it was beyond my wildest dreams of what a school could be. The community welcomed me with open arms and became my family, as I was so far away from my own. Tara has taught me to engage with the world and take responsibility for my learning. It nurtures my creativity, challenges my mind, expands my heart, and strengthens my ideals every day. Most importantly, it has allowed me to discover myself and has given me the tools to mold myself into the person I hope to be." Twelfth grade student
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumnus 2005 - Graduated with a voracious hunger for knowledge.
- Alumnus 2001 - Found the academic subjects enlivening and rigorous.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tara Performing Arts High School cost?
Tara Performing Arts High School's tuition is approximately $19,316 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Tara Performing Arts High School?
The acceptance rate of Tara Performing Arts High School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Tara Performing Arts High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Tara Performing Arts High School?
Tara Performing Arts High School famous alumni include: Alumnus 2005 - Graduated with a voracious hunger for knowledge. and Alumnus 2001 - Found the academic subjects enlivening and rigorous..
What is Tara Performing Arts High School's ranking?
Tara Performing Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Tara Performing Arts High School?
The application deadline for Tara Performing Arts High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tara Performing Arts High School located?
Tara Performing Arts High School is located in the Rural North Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Rural North Boulder.
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