Academics

High School - Grades 9-12

Denver Academy’s high school is where students discover their passions, determine their goals, and reach their potential.
Students are placed into classes based on their interests, academic readiness, and learning profile. We provide continued remediation in areas where students require extra support and offer the opportunity for students who are thriving to advance their knowledge through accelerated Honors classes. Students take four years of math, science, literature, social studies, and language arts. Students are also encouraged to take Spanish language instruction which meets the minimum requirement set by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and can be continued all four years.

We know lifelong academic and personal success arises not just from classroom interaction and teacher instruction but also through the use of memorization strategies, note-taking, organization, and effective study skills. Our high school builds these crucial elements into regular classroom participation to prepare students for the challenges of higher education and the world of work.

Classes in arts, metalworking, media, theater, fitness, and music allow students to uncover their passions and cultivate their personal development. Our athletic teams have a no-cut policy because we want all students, no matter their skill level, to enjoy participating in competitive sports. We inspire civic involvement through plentiful volunteer opportunities. Real-world engagement is encouraged with Experiential Education Immersive weeks where students participate in international, national, regional, and local experiences that expand their worldview.

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After DA

Students in our high school graduate with more than academic knowledge. They know how to advocate for themselves, have increased self-esteem and confidence, have expanded post-high school opportunities, and have a plan for their first year after graduation.

Meet the High School Team

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  • Photo of Mark Wood

    Mark Wood 

    Head of High School
    (303) 777-5870 ext 209
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  • Photo of Chad Lindburg

    Chad Lindburg 

    Dean of 12th Grade
    (303) 777-5870 ext 320
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  • Photo of Kacie Wulf

    Kacie Wulf 

    11th Grade Dean
    (303) 777-5870 ext 214
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  • Photo of Perry Butler

    Perry Butler 

    Dean of 10th Grade
    (303) 777-5870 ext 237
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  • Photo of Jennifer Walker

    Jennifer Walker 

    Dean of 9th Grade
    (303) 777-5870 ext 228
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  • Photo of Diane Berry

    Diane Berry 

    Assistant to High School Head, Registrar
    (303) 777-5870 ext 273
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  • Photo of Dr. Mindy Adair

    Dr. Mindy Adair 

    Director of Mathematics & Technology Integration Specialist
    (303) 777-5870 ext 282
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  • Photo of Ramsey Brookhart

    Ramsey Brookhart 

    9th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 238
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  • Photo of Grayson Cole

    Grayson Cole 

    11th Grade Lit/Junior Seminar Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 293
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  • Photo of Arthur Curtis

    Arthur Curtis 

    10th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext.
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  • Photo of Robert Duhamel

    Robert Duhamel 

    10th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 281
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  • Photo of Tennyson Flint

    Tennyson Flint 

    10th Grade T1
    (303) 777-5870 ext.
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  • Photo of Katey Frankel

    Katey Frankel 

    10th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 243
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  • Photo of Alyssa Gafvert

    Alyssa Gafvert 

    High School/9th Grade Spanish Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 220
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  • Photo of Andrew Klaus-Corritore

    Andrew Klaus-Corritore 

    9th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 223
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  • Photo of Jennifer Ledford

    Jennifer Ledford 

    High School Spanish Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 290
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  • Photo of Denise Levesque

    Denise Levesque 

    12th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 249
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  • Photo of Kristi Mackenzie

    Kristi Mackenzie 

    10th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 298
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  • Photo of Russell Mowry

    Russell Mowry 

    High School Mathematics Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 310
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  • Photo of Natalie Pope

    Natalie Pope 

    12th Grade English Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext.
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  • Photo of Alan Price

    Alan Price 

    12th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 272
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  • Photo of Austin Rindfuss

    Austin Rindfuss 

    9th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext
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  • Photo of Ryan Stander

    Ryan Stander 

    High School Science & Chemistry Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 315
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  • Photo of Samantha Thiel

    Samantha Thiel 

    9th Grade Teacher/Spanish
    (303) 777-5870
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  • Photo of Clifford Thompson

    Clifford Thompson 

    High School Mathematics Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 299
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  • Photo of Aurora Umana-Arko

    Aurora Umana-Arko 

    Director of College & Transition Counseling
    (303) 777-5870 ext 244
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  • Photo of Richard Umbach

    Richard Umbach 

    12th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 246
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  • Photo of Kirsten Wander

    Kirsten Wander 

    11th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 312
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  • Photo of Cayla Warneke

    Cayla Warneke 

    11th Grade Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 225
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  • Photo of Wanda Zimmermann

    Wanda Zimmermann 

    High School Teacher
    (303) 777-5870 ext 307
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Find Us

4400 E. Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80222
Main/Attendance: 303.777.5870
Admissions: 303.777.5161
General: info@denveracademy.org

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Denver Academy is an independent private school for grades 2-12 located in Denver, CO. DA inspires and empowers a diverse group of learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.
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