Boulder Preparatory High School

Mission:

Boulder Preparatory High School encourages the pursuit of knowledge and education as an intervention for youth in crisis. We educate by inspiring in each student an enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, physical, and ethical development. Boulder Prep graduates young people ready and eager to meet the challenges of college and adulthood with the appreciation of their responsibilities in the world community.

What we do:

First charter school in Colorado for expelled and suspended students
A school where at-risk student can become college bound
Provide an innovative college preparatory program
College acceptance is a requirement of graduation
Enrollment of 150 students
10:1 Student to Staff Ratio and 17:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
Founded in 1995

How we do it:

Eight-week year round block schedule
90 minute classes provide stronger focus in greater depth
Accelerated program allows students the opportunity to graduate in 2 years
Independent assessments, CSAP, ACT, Boulder Valley School District and State of Colorado provide for accountability and standards
Students receive extensive personalized attention
Funded by The Department of Education, Boulder Valley School District, Grants, and Donations

Headmasters' Report (Click)

Student Testimonial (Click)

Boulder Prep in the News
1. New Leadership for Boulder Prep (May 2007)
2. Boulder Prep Students Surpass Expectations (May 2007)
3. Boulder Prep Gave Student Fresh Start (May 2007)
4. Teens Honored for Overcoming Adversity (Mar. 2007)
5. Prep Marks End of Summer Classes (Jul. 2006)
6. Grad Enjoyed School's Challenge (Jun. 2006)
7. Grads Thankful for Community (May 2006)
8. Children's Shoe Project - CBS Local News (Apr. 2006)
9. Students Speak at Community Forum - CBS Local News (Apr. 2006)
10. Overlooking a Beacon of Hope (Jul. 2005)
11. Prep Grads Beat the Odds (May 2005)
12. A Different World (Dec. 2004))