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Where who they'll be is as important as what they'll be.
Elevating education. Building character.™
Welcome to Sky Ranch Academy
At-a-Glance
Our Academic Success by the Numbers
Top 2
Top-Ranked Performance
Sky Ranch Academy is ranked one of the top two schools in the district based on academic performance.
84%
Moral Focus™ Impact
84% of Sky Ranch Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus program.
100+
Schools
Part of a Network of 100+ Schools
As part of the NHA network, Sky Ranch Academy has access to a research-backed curriculum, a dedicated curriculum team, and a support team.
Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
One School, From First Day to Graduation
Sky Ranch Academy is a full K-12 school across two side-by-side campuses, so your child can stay with us from their very first day of kindergarten through graduation. That means one consistent approach to academics and character development, and teachers who know your child as they grow.
Sky Ranch currently serves grades K-10, adding one grade each year through grade 12. As our high school program grows, students will have more ways to challenge themselves and prepare for what's next.
Every student leaves prepared for whatever comes after graduation, whether that's college, career training, military service, or the workforce.
Meet Our Principal
A Note From Jeremiah Whalen
Thank you for considering Sky Ranch Academy. We have a positive and joyful culture here, and that's true for students and staff alike. Our teachers choose to be here, and that shows up in how students experience their day. It's the thing I'm proudest of, and the thing I'd most want you to see for yourself.
Jeremiah Whalen
Principal, Sky Ranch Academy
What Sets Us Apart
Why Families Trust Sky Ranch Academy
Academic Excellence
At Sky Ranch, every student is known, challenged, and supported. Our research-backed curriculum and data-driven instruction let teachers meet each student where they are, so your child gets the right level of challenge and the support to grow with confidence. Every classroom is backed by a designated dean who helps teachers strengthen instruction and gives students extra support when they need it.
Character Development
Through our Moral Focus™ program, character development is part of every school day. Students learn and practice virtues such as respect, gratitude, perseverance, and integrity, applying them both in and out of the classroom. Lessons connect each virtue to everyday actions, so students understand the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing.
Student Responsibility
Students are held to high standards and learn to take ownership of their choices, actions, and academic growth. In many classrooms, students help create social contracts that set shared expectations for how everyone treats one another, so they see their role in building a positive learning environment.
Parent Partnership
We believe students thrive when families and schools work together. Sky Ranch Academy builds strong partnerships through progress reports each marking period, conferences throughout the year, and opportunities to volunteer and be part of the school community.
Structured Setting
Clear expectations and consistent routines create a safe, focused environment where students can do their best work. Our Behave with Care approach sets the same standards across every classroom, and dress code policies help students stay focused and feel part of a community.
Get Started
Your Next Step Starts Here
Start Your Application
Apply online, in person, or over the phone, and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.
Schedule a Tour
Schedule a tour to see our school in person, meet our staff, and learn how Sky Ranch Academy helps students grow academically and build strong character.
Our Academics
See how students learn, what they study, and how teachers support them at every level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Questions From Families Like You
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Complete your child's online application right here on our website. If more students apply than we have openings during Open Enrollment, we hold a random lottery. You can still apply after Open Enrollment closes, and those applications are considered in the order received.
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Sky Ranch Academy is a public charter school open to all eligible students in grades K–10, adding a grade each year through grade 12. There are no entrance exams or interviews to apply. Visit our Admissions page to learn more about eligibility.
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No. Sky Ranch Academy is a tuition-free public school, funded the same way district schools are. There is no cost to attend.
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The best way to experience Sky Ranch Academy is to see it in person. Visit our School Tour page or call 720-574-9548 to schedule a tour and see our classrooms, meet our staff, and learn more about what makes our school community unique.
Financial & Literacy Transparency
We believe in empowering our community through financial & literacy curriculum transparency.
