Transitional School vs. Dawson School
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School Overview
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Overview
Mountain States Children's Home extend Christian services to hurting children in an effort to meet their physical needs, heal their emotional hurts, challenge their minds and teach them moral principles, in order to reach the goals of reuniting them with their families or preparing for independence.
Dawson School is a K-12 college-preparatory school located in Boulder County.
School mission: Dawson is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character.We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning,to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.
Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world.
Grades Offered
6-11
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1970
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
515 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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17
Grade 1 Students
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18
Grade 2 Students
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19
Grade 3 Students
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28
Grade 4 Students
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27
Grade 5 Students
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39
Grade 6 Students
2
40
Grade 7 Students
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53
Grade 8 Students
2
55
Grade 9 Students
3
63
Grade 10 Students
1
47
Grade 11 Students
1
43
Grade 12 Students
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66
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
Average SAT score
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1385
Average ACT score
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31
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(K-5 required to wear more formal attire)
(K-5 required to wear more formal attire)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$34,056
Tuition Notes
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Tiered tuition: K-2, 3-5, 6-12
% on Financial Aid
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18%
Admissions Director
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Scott Schneider
Admissions Associate
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Chari Nickerson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Canoe & Kayak Team, Robotics Teams, Rock Climbing, Speech and Debate Team, Student-led Clubs, Theatrical Productions, Yoga