Dawson School

Dawson School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
10455 Dawson Dr,  Lafayette, CO
4.4
3.9
503 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
George Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,130

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
75
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.7%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.3%
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School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Stem in Colorado
#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado
#5 Best Private HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 50 Students
Stanford University 20 Students
Duke University 19 Students
Brown University 18 Students
Boston University 17 Students
Colorado State University 17 Students
University of Denver 17 Students
Tulane University 17 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 16 Students
Chapman University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Biology 24 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Finance 10 Students
Engineering 9 Students
Economics 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 31 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/10/2023
There are so many amazing reasons we love Dawson but probably the biggest is the relationship with the teachers. Dawson is a place where the teachers really know the students!
4.0 Alum
7/4/2020
If you want a small school where all the teachers know your name and you can name every student on campus, Dawson is for you. The administration may not be the best, and many students tend to be rich and annoying, the education is great, and you will likely find many good friends. Athletics and clubs are fun to participate in, and speaking your voice becomes easier as you realize its the same 50 kids you've known for years. Also, the campus is amazing and the food is better than most colleges.
3.0 Alum
5/30/2018
Its not a very diverse school which has its very serious drawbacks but it prepares you very well for college
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 33 Reviews
1.0 student
9/10/2023
Beautiful campus and facilities with small class size. Very limited social pool to choose from as the middle and upper school grades range from approximately 40-55 kids a grade. Unfortunately there was a ton of bullying at this school over the years and we found it to be a poor social environment. S...
5.0 parent
9/8/2023
I have a daughter in 8th grade and a son in 7th grade that started at Dawson in March 2023. While middle school can be challenging they have really enjoyed the small class sizes and experiences that Dawson has to offer.
2.0 parent
12/2/2022
My child regressed in math after three years in the lower school. The teachers didn't seem to detect this. When we discussed assessment testing "MAPs", the teachers literally wouldn't give is specific details about the testing. This was odd to me.In the lower school, my child rarely if ever had math...
2.0 other
10/31/2021
Although the academics were abovr average and prepped me well for my college experience, the racism throughout the students and administration was terriblely handled.I was one of the few minorities at the school and we were all bullied and treated terribly with no repercussion from the school. There...

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