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Aspen Academy

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Aspen Academy is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian elementary school and middle school in Greenwood Village, Colorado. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Aspen Academy was founded in 2005 and focuses on academics, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.[1] Middle school students are responsible for running on-campus businesses, including school store, cafe, and broadcast divisions.[2]

As part of the 2021 Denver Startup Week, alumni participated in a panel discussion about their learnings as 14-year-old CEOs.[3]

History[edit]

Prior to being purchased by Aspen Academy, Mission Hills Baptist Church moved an original structure from Buckley Air Force Base to it's current location at University Boulevard & Orchard in 1952 that remains on the Aspen Academy campus today.[4]

In January 2021, teachers at the school were featured in the "I Work" episode of PBS American Portrait.[5]

Rankings[edit]

According to Niche, Aspen Academy is a top-rated school[6] in the #5 Best Suburbs to Live in the Denver Area.[7] The school was voted an award-winner in the Colorado Parent Family Favorites category of Top Private School in 2019,[8] 2021,[9] and 2022.[10] In 2022, Aspen Academy was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a Denver Best Places to Work recipient.[11]

Aspen Academy is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.[12]

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Ryan Sailor, American Professional Soccer Player[13]
  • Emily Rudnick, Founder of Rudspice[14]
  • Hogan Phelps, Founder of ForeBox[15]

References[edit]

  1. "Why Are Private Schools the Best Option for Your Child's Future?". Newsweek. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  2. "Student Programs - Aspen Academy". www.aspenacademy.org. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  3. "Denver Startup Week | CEOs at Age 14: Key Learnings from Teen Entrepreneurs". Denver Startup Week. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  4. "History | Mission Hills Church". https://www.missionhills.org/. Retrieved 2023-12-05. External link in |website= (help)
  5. PBS American Portrait | "I Work" | Episode 2 | PBS, retrieved 2023-12-05
  6. "Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village, CO". Niche. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  7. "2023 Best Denver Area Suburbs to Live". Niche. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  8. "2019 Family Favorites: Education". Colorado Parent. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  9. "2021 Family Favorites: Education". Colorado Parent. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  10. "2022 Family Favorites: Education". Colorado Parent. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  11. www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/04/06/denver-2022-best-places-to-work-large.html. Retrieved 2023-12-05. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. "Find a School". ACIS. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  13. "Aspen Academy Celebrations". Aspen Academy. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  14. "School project turns into fully functioning spice blend business for 14-year-old". The Denver Post. 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  15. Macleay, Katie (2021-06-01). "Right Up Hogan's Alley". Colorado AvidGolfer. Retrieved 2023-12-05.


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