Colorado Timberline Academy is a non-traditional college preparatory, co-ed, secondary boarding/day school dedicated to changing the lives of students who have experienced difficulties in a previous high school setting. Our mission is to prepare students academically and socially for the challenges they face upon graduation. Through our diverse curriculum and outdoor programs, we foster freedom with responsibility, creativity, and respect for self, each other, and the environment.

 

Colorado Timberline Academy offers a close-knit community with educational and outdoor-oriented excellence:

  • A strong academic program for grades 9-12 and post-graduate.

  • A maximum enrollment of 45 students.

  • An average class size of eight students.

  • An outstanding record of college admissions.

  • An excellent selection of electives: graphic design, photography, blacksmithing, drama, horticulture, fine arts, ceramics and more.

  • A structured day which builds good school habits and learning skills.

  • A sports activity program which involves every student in outdoor activities: skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking and more.