We are a public, free charter school. We offer a rigorous, personalized college preparatory curriculum that is engaging and meaningful. That means that our students have the opportunity to apply their learning through relevant, real-world experiences.
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"As many of my courses are
centered around discussion and
analysis, the public speaking and
critical thinking skills I learned at
Animas have been incredibly
beneficial."
- Hannah Liberman, AHS class of 2019
Columbia class of 2022
"We want our girls to focus on more
than memorizing facts or acing
tests. It is more important that they
learn to think analytically and
creatively, to engage relevantly with
the world, and to genuinely love
learning."
- Leigh & Kevin, Osprey parents
"Deeper learning allows our
teachers to challenge students to
go past the simple what and who
to answer why and how and most
importantly - what's next?"
- Sean Woytek, Head of School
Animas High School prepares all students for college and post-secondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum. We accomplish this through:
Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college success
Culture of excellence, where students are held to high expectations
Strong faculty-student relationships, where students are well known
Engaging learning, where students see the relevance of their education
Located in Durango, CO, Animas High School
opened in 2009 to offer rigorous, individualized
college preparation based on the design principles
of the nationally acclaimed High Tech High model.
Animas High School is a rapidly-growing public
charter school serving 296 students in grades 9-12.
In 2015, we graduated our third class of students.
Our dedicated faculty and staff are life-long learners
who are invested in our school and students.
Faculty, Student & School Recognition
Colorado Charter Institute Distinguished
Award, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
John Irwin School of Excellence, named among
the top 8% of all Colorado public schools and
one of only four high schools honored on the
Western Slope
Colorado STAR Teacher Council appointee,
2011 and 2012
Colorado Charter School Teacher of the Year
Finalist, 2012
Colorado Charter School Leader Finalist, 2012
National Merit Scholar, 2012
Accreditation
Animas High School is accredited through the Colorado
Organization name
Animas High School
other names
AHS
2007
Tax id (EIN)
26-0145433
Category
Education
Address
271 Twin Buttes Ave DurangoMailing
Po box 3496 DurangoHeadquarters
271 Twin Buttes Avenue DurangoLa Plata County, CO, US