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Challenge School (Denver, CO)

• Website

  http://challenge.cherrycreekschools.org/Pages/default.aspx

• Topics

  • Educational Options: Day Schools
  • Grade Level: Elementary School
  • Grade Level: Middle School

Comments

Parent on 7/1/2016

As a parent looking for HGT offerings in this area, I would love to know which private schools have meaningful GT/HGT programs. We are relocating from out of state, and haven't found the "perfect fit" yet for our HG child. Thank you!

Parent on 7/30/2007

My daughter attended this school from kindergarten through 8th grade (1998-2007). It is a good school, but it's not perfect. There are limitations. Spanish is required and no other foreign language is offered. There are really no athletics or band/orchestra programs. It is a great resource for parents who cannot afford private school for their gifted child. It consistently ranks in the top 1 or 2 schools in the state of Colorado vis-a-vis standardized test scores. That said, if a child needs a lot of help, personal attention, motivation, etc., this may not be the best match for that type of student. As in most public schools, there are around 25+ students per class. The teachers, for the most part, are terrific and dedicated; however, sometimes students are taught more as a group than as individuals. If a student is not in the same place as the rest of the class/grade level, either below or above, they're going to either struggle or be bored. All in all, I am thrilled my daughter received an education at this school, but I realize its drawbacks and that it's not for everyone.

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