A Message From The Board

Dear Colorado Timberline Academy Family,

After careful consideration and much reflection, we must share difficult news. Due to ongoing financial challenges and declining enrollment, Colorado Timberline Academy will not be open for the 2026–2027 school year. This decision was not made quickly or easily.  Like many institutions, CTA has been hit hard by the intersection of two major financial pressures:

Declining Enrollment: Over the past few years, we have seen fewer students joining our ranks, leading to smaller class sizes and lower tuition revenue. We understand that educational choices have changed, but this trend has drastically affected our financial reality.

Rising Costs: Concurrently, the cost of providing a high-quality, comprehensive education—including competitive salaries for faculty, facilities maintenance, insurance, vehicle replacements and upkeep, gas, utilities, and updated technology—has increased significantly, driven by inflationary pressures.

Despite our best efforts to find alternative revenue streams, streamline administrative operations, and secure philanthropic support, we could not bridge the gap between our operating costs and our revenue. Continued operation would have resulted in financial insolvency, jeopardizing our ability to fulfill our obligations to current students and staff.

Looking Forward

Our focus now is on a respectful and orderly transition. A custodian of records will keep all records, transcripts, and diplomas secure after the official closure date. More details to follow. While the school will not operate for the upcoming academic year, we remain hopeful about the future of Colorado Timberline Academy. The mission and spirit that have guided the school for fifty years continue to matter deeply to many people, and there is a shared desire to explore what the next chapter might one day look like. 

We understand that this news is disappointing and that CTA holds a special place in the hearts of many of you. Please feel free to reach out with questions and concerns, or if you just want to process this. We will keep the community updated as we know more.

Lastly, we express our deepest gratitude for those of you who have donated time, money, resources, and assets to help CTA throughout the years. Your generous contributions enhanced the daily lives of both staff and students. Thank you so much for your support.

Sincerely,

The Board