The Classical Academy (TCA) is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public

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located in northern

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, United States. It is chartered through

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. The school is known for having an extensive waiting list, with over 5,400 students on the current waiting list for all grades combined.

Rankings

The Classical Academy High School is ranked #1 in Academy School District, 9th within Colorado, and #465 nationally (in the top 2%) by '' U.S. News & World Report''. Colorado'
School Performance Framework
rated TCA High School #2 in Colorado.

Awards

In 2012, 2013, and 2014 the

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North Campus

The Classical Academy High School, The Classical Academy Junior High School and The Classical Academy North Elementary are located at 975 Stout Road. The North Campus is considered the main campus and is the location of the school administration offices.

Central Campus

The Classical Academy Central Elementary is located at 1655 Springcrest Road. This facility, formerly known as Mountain View School, was purchased by the TCA Building Corporation in 2004 for $1.9 million. Monthly payments will continue until November 1, 2019, when the note is paid in full.

East Campus

The Classical Academy East Elementary is located at 12201 Cross Peak View (just west of

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, Rampart Range Campus). East Campus is also the location of the school's homeschool programs: * The Cottage School Program for kindergarten through eighth grade. * TCA College Pathways for seventh through twelfth grades. Students as part of this program also attend the adjacent Pikes Peak State College Rampart Range Campus.

School uniforms

The school has a uniform policy for all grade levels.

Admission and enrollment

The Classical Academy does not have open enrollment for students, nor is it an

Choice option. The Classical Academy is a wait list school. Students are offered seats and admitted to the school based on their wait list position. Parents can apply from any of the surrounding fifteen school districts in and around

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. Priority is given to students of administration, faculty, current enrolled siblings, and residents of

Board of directors

The school is governed by a seven-member Board that is elected by the parents of students. These board members are volunteers. Terms are 3 years in length and, per Colorado election law, board members are limited to 2 consecutive terms.

Titan of the Year Award

An annual award presented to a member of the staff who exemplifies the school's core values. Potential awardees can be nominated by students. Interviews of the Titan of the Year are conducted and posted on the TCA website. Awardees * 2023-24: Sean Frawley * 2022-23: Erin Yeadon * 2021-22: Hugh DiPretore * 2020-21: Linda Durck * 2019-20: Lisa Kuyper * 2018-19: Jessica Adair * 2017-18: Nikki Upchurch * 2016-17: Christina Schwartz-Soper * 2015-16: Lora Hendricks * 2014-15: Candus Muir * 2013-14: Don Stump * 2012-13: Brenda White * 2011-12: Dr. Russ Sojourner * 2010-11: John Knuth * 2009-10: Diana Burditt * 2008-09: Mindy Herd * 2007-08: Sarah Myers * 2006-07: Kay Goble * 2005-06: Carrie Stedman * 2004-05: Leesa Waliszewski * 2003-04: Bobby Silva

Athletics and activities

Athletics

High School sports include

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, Cross Country,

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, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Men’s Soccer,

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, Spirit/Cheer, Track,

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, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, and

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. Junior High sports include Boys’ Basketball, Cross Country,

, Girls’

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, Track,

, and

. All of the main sports compete in Colorado's 3A athletic conference, except cross country, which competes at the 4A level as of 2012.

Marching band

The Classical Academy Marching Band has won the CBA (Colorado Bandmasters Association) state championship in Division 2A six times, in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Chess

The Classical Academy chess team has won the CSCA state 4A championship title three times, in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Notable alumni

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* Anders Carlson

References

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