Points of Pride
- Rated #1 among Denver metro area high schools by 5280 Magazine and as a Top 100 high school by Newsweek and US News & World Report. Highest ACT scores in BVSD.
- John J. Irwin School of Excellence Awards, K-12 College Preparatory Accreditation from the North Central Association, and over 40 honors & AP course offerings.
- A strong K-12 character education program focusing on respect and responsibility, as well as community service hours required for graduation.
- A caring school environment where every student is known and valued. Students pursue passions while receiving a challenging and appropriate academic program.
Academic Goals
The staff and stakeholders at Peak to Peak will partner to improve School Growth Median Percentiles at each school level. In High School, math scores will increase by 8% (from 55.5 to 63.5). Math enrichment, tutoring and careful alignment of curriculum and assessments have already resulted in significant improvement since 2006. In Middle School, reading scores will increase by 8% (from 46.5 to 54.5). In the Elementary School, reading scores for 15 Sp Ed & RtI students will increase by 10% (from 33 to 43); students on ILPs will decrease by 10% (from 92 to 83 students); and 100% of 2nd to 5th grade TAG students will achieve one year above current grade level on the EOY QRI.
School Profile
Peak to Peak is a K-12 public charter school offering a liberal arts, character-based, college preparatory curriculum. It is designed from the ground up for graduates to meet or exceed the entrance requirements of top colleges and universities. Students at Peak to Peak who demonstrate a mastery of knowledge and skills are challenged through appropriate placement in each subject area.
The school is small enough to ensure that each student is known and valued but large enough to provide a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities.
Peak to Peak’s elementary program uses the nationally recognized Core Knowledge program. Students entering middle school enroll in courses specifically designed to prepare students to take and succeed in Peak to Peak’s advanced courses.
Peak to Peak’s high school features the "Peak Scholar Award." Designed to challenge students who desire a well-rounded high school experience, the Peak Scholar Diploma indicates to highly selective colleges the Peak Scholar’s commitment to excellence. The Peak Scholar Diploma demonstrates achievement in the following areas:
- AP courses and exams
- The CU Succeed Gold Program with university courses taught during the school day by CU adjunct professors who are on-staff at Peak to Peak
- Honor Roll distinction
- A commitment to our community through community service
- Leadership or extracurricular activities