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Colorado Rocky Mountain School

https://www.crms.org/

About:

Nestled in the heart of western Colorado’s stunning mountains, Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) offers a transformative educational experience for students in grades 9-12. As a college-preparatory boarding and day school, CRMS blends rigorous academics with experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with a balanced and comprehensive education. Students at CRMS are encouraged to challenge their intellect, explore their creativity, and develop essential life skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The CRMS experience is carefully designed to address a pivotal stage in a young adult's life. With intentional, research-based programming and a deliberate school size, CRMS offers a learning environment where students feel connected, seen, and heard. Surrounded by an inspiring natural setting and a dedicated faculty, students are empowered to reach their full potential, gain confidence, and embrace lifelong learning. Through an integrated curriculum that combines academics, outdoor adventure, arts, and service, students establish meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and the broader community, preparing them for future success in college and beyond.

Location:

Carbondale, CO

1953

Year Founded:

Number of Students:

170

Average Class Size:

Co-Ed

Gender:

Specialty Program(s):

CRMS offers an array of specialty programs designed to enhance student growth and discovery. CRMS’s extensive Outdoor Education Program includes a 10-day Wilderness Orientation and annual week-long Fall and Spring Trips in the Colorado and Utah wilderness, including opportunities like kayaking and rock climbing, to mountain biking, fly-fishing, and horse-packing. A two-week Interim Program each February allows students to travel internationally and domestically or engage in unique on-campus experiences. The Active Program offers mountain sports such as mountain biking, extensive snow sports (alpine, telemark, freeride, Nordic, backcountry, ski mountaineering, snowboarding), as well as climbing, soccer, and more. CRMS also offers a diverse arts program featuring disciplines like Glassblowing, Silversmithing, Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Videography & Animation, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Rock Band, and Songwriting. Finally, CRMS’s service program remains a cornerstone of its philosophy, with students participating in service crews twice a week to contribute meaningfully to the school community.