Dawson School

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Dawson is more than a school—it’s where futures take flight.

We are a premier K-12 college preparatory school where opportunity knows no bounds. Here, students don’t just meet expectations—they shatter them. We teach our students that the world isn’t something to fear but a challenge to embrace with curiosity and confidence. Dawson’s supportive and personalized learning environment inspires bold thinking, fosters meaningful connections, and cultivates resilience—empowering students to own their journey.

Recognized as Northern Colorado’s top private school and the state’s #2 STEM high school, Dawson consistently exceeds national college admission rates, with graduates gaining acceptance to their top-choice colleges and universities, including highly selective institutions. Dawson combines academic excellence with a welcoming, down-to-earth community—shaping leaders, dreamers, and innovators ready to make their mark.

More About Dawson:
• The 107-acre campus is surrounded by open space and views of the Flatirons, and kept safe by an on-site safety and security team.
• Dedicated faculty, with 70% holding advanced degrees, and an average teacher tenure spanning 8 years.
• The Innovation Center features state-of-the-art science and technology labs, along with a makerspace equipped with 3D printers, digital laser cutters, a green screen, and a variety of fabrication tools.
• A highly regarded visual and performing arts program includes a dedicated theater, six studios, and award-winning stage productions.
• State-of-the-art athletic facilities include two gyms, six fields, six tennis courts, a new weight room, a cyclocross course, and a ropes course.
• The indoor/outdoor Dining Commons provides a welcoming space for meals and gatherings.
• The After School Academy provides supervised care for lower school students at no additional charge, and the Mustang Express bus program features six local routes to give families reliable transportation options.
• Rigorous, high-quality academics offer advanced opportunities across all disciplines.
• Individualized, experiential instruction enhances student learning.
• Personalized college counseling focuses on tailored college placements.
• A unique internship program provides high school students with three flexible options for real-world experience: summer, after school, and a for-credit option during the school day.
• The only school in the area implementing the EntreX Lab Program™, a dual-enrollment business and entrepreneurship lab where high school students earn college credits.
• Dawson students report greater engagement in their school experience compared to peers at other high-achieving private and public schools. (Challenge Success Upper School Student Survey, November 2024)
• Students describe Dawson as fun, caring, challenging, interesting, and like family. (Challenge Success Upper School Student Survey, November 2024)