GSS Affiliated Schools

Putting Colorado kids first

By 2020, our goal is to have prepared 85 new school leaders and supported more than 50 new autonomous schools. Choose from the schools below to learn about their school model, achievement results, and their visionary leaders. We try to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, if you notice any outdated information or have questions, contact us at smartpeople@getsmartschools.org.

Opening in 2012:

Rocky Mountain Prep
West Generation School
Nina M. McDonald Academy ** September 2011 Submission

2011 Openings:

University Preparatory School
KIPP: Montbello College Prep

2010 Openings:

West Denver Prep: Lake
West Denver Prep: Highland
SOAR: Green Valley Ranch
Denver School of Science and Technology: Green Valley Ranch
Girls Athletic Leadership School


2009 Openings:

West Denver Prep: Harvey Park
KIPP: Denver Collegiate High School
Thomas MacLaren School
Atlas Preparatory School
Math and Science Leadership Academy 

Transformed Schools:

William Smith High School - Became a pilot school in 2008
Valdez Elementary School - Received innovation status in 2010
Richard Castro Elementary - Seeking innovation status in 2012

Opening in the future

Aurora Film and Theater School