Denver Jewish Day School vs. Hillel Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Denver Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Hillel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Student Body
Overview
Our Pre-K - 12 curriculum provides a unique model for wisdom an achievement rooted in Jewish values and fueled by a passion for empowering excellence. Our inquiry-based approach to learning integrates rigorous college preparatory academics and Judaic education with an individualized and supportive environment that stimulates intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social success.
Hillel Academy serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Hillel Academy is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Learning Resource Center supports a wide range of learning differences; Gifted Learner Program offered as well
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Year Founded
1975
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Students Body
Total Students
323 students
256 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
31
Grade 1 Students
26
29
Grade 2 Students
40
36
Grade 3 Students
32
34
Grade 4 Students
23
26
Grade 5 Students
35
23
Grade 6 Students
28
29
Grade 7 Students
15
25
Grade 8 Students
33
23
Grade 9 Students
13
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Grade 10 Students
15
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Grade 11 Students
12
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Grade 12 Students
17
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
42 teachers
Average Class Size
12
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Number of AP Classes
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
K-5: 17590
6-8: 18480
9-11: 19950
12: 20580
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% on Financial Aid
49%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
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Admissions Director
Shayna Friedman
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Admissions Associate
Brittany James
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
All School Musical (Grades 6-12), Cheer (Grades 6-8), Glee Club (Grades 4-6), Peer Helpers (Grades 10-12), School Newspaper, Student Council (Grades 6-12), Yearbook
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