Summary
Organization name
Caprock Academy
other names
Caprock Academy High School
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-5442493
Category
Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
714 24 1/2 RoadGrand Junction, CO 81505
Mesa County, CO, US
Caprock Academy
A nonprofit organization
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$48,497 raised by 134 donors
48% complete
$100,000 Goal
About
Our Difference
Together, We’re Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
Caprock Academy is more than a school — it’s a community dedicated to shaping the minds and hearts of tomorrow’s leaders. Founded right here in Mesa County, we are a tuition-free, K–12 public charter school offering a classical education that emphasizes Character, Accountability, and Academics.
We believe families deserve a meaningful choice in education — one that values integrity, wisdom, and responsibility as much as academic achievement. At Caprock Academy, these values are woven into every lesson, conversation, and act of service.
Our students learn that knowledge and virtue go hand in hand. They are challenged to think deeply, communicate clearly, and act honorably. Whether through literature that explores the human experience, logic that strengthens reasoning, or community service that builds compassion, every aspect of our curriculum cultivates the whole student.
Why Your Support Matters
Caprock Academy has been ranked #1 among Mesa County schools by Niche for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
We maintain a 100% graduation rate, with students accepted into universities and programs across the country.
We emphasize classical learning, community service, and civic engagement — shaping students who understand their responsibility to others.
Every dollar you give strengthens our ability to provide resources that go beyond state funding — from academic enrichment to arts, athletics, and student life.
When you give to Caprock Academy, you are investing in the future of education in the Grand Valley — one built on timeless principles, strong character, and genuine community partnership.
Together, we can continue to provide an education that not only informs the mind but also transforms the heart.
Join Us for Colorado Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 9, with early giving beginning November 1.This is Colorado’s largest 24-hour giving movement — and one of the most successful giving days in the nation.
By supporting Caprock Academy on Colorado Gives Day, you’re joining a statewide effort to strengthen communities through education. Your generosity helps us continue to equip students to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction — today and for generations to come.
Your gift matters. Together, we are shaping the future — one student at a time.
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Mission
Our Caprock Academy Mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment.
Our vision is to strengthen the community through the involvement of parents, educators and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue.
Background Statement
Founded in 2006, Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free K–12 charter school in Grand Junction dedicated to Character, Accountability, and Academics. Recognized among the top schools in Mesa County and named one of the Best High Schools in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report, Caprock continues to provide a classical education that shapes both minds and hearts.
Caprock Academy was founded by a group of dedicated parents who believed that families in the Grand Valley deserved a choice — a public school that combined academic excellence with strong character development in a safe, nurturing environment. Their vision was to create a place where education would inspire both the mind and the heart through the principles of classical learning.
What began in a two-story house with six modular classrooms, 19 staff members, and 280 students in Kindergarten through 7th grade has grown into a thriving K–12 campus serving more than 750 students and employing over 130 faculty and staff. Over the years, Caprock Academy has remained true to its founding mission while expanding opportunities for students to learn, serve, and lead.
In 2020, we completed Phase II of our building project, adding 29 classrooms, an auxiliary gym, and locker rooms to better serve our growing student body. Since then, our programs and community partnerships have continued to flourish, reflecting our belief that true education extends beyond academics to include service, responsibility, and personal growth.
Today, Caprock Academy is proud to continue its tradition of excellence, ranked by Niche as the #1 middle and high school and #2 elementary school in Mesa County for 2026, after three consecutive years of top rankings across all divisions.
In addition, Caprock Academy High School has been named among the 2025–2026 Best High Schools in Colorado, according to the prestigious rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the sixth year Caprock Academy has earned this distinction, with previous recognitions in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
As a public, tuition-free school of choice, Caprock Academy continues to uphold the values of Character, Accountability, and Academics, preparing students not only for college and career but for life. We are deeply grateful to our community, whose partnership allows us to shape tomorrow’s leaders — one student at a time.
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Grand Junction, CO 81505