Small High School Alternative to Big Crowded Campuses
Big high schools work for some students. But for many families, the size and pace of crowded campuses feel overwhelming with long hallways, packed classrooms, and limited personal connection. When students become just another name on a roster, learning can lose its momentum. Families looking for something different often seek a school that pairs serious academics with a genuine connection.
At Union Colony Preparatory School, families discover a tuition-free public charter school for grades 6-12 that is intentionally designed to do both. Our small high school model is built on the belief that rigorous academics thrive in an environment where students are known, challenged, and supported every day.
Union Colony Preparatory sets high academic expectations. Students read closely, write often, and participate in discussion-based classes that require them to explain their thinking and support their ideas. They tackle meaningful projects, ask questions, and take responsibility for the quality of their work. Teachers challenge students to grow, not coast.
Small class sizes make this kind of learning possible. Students revise their writing, defend their ideas, and stay actively engaged because teachers know them well and expect them to participate. There is no back row and no disengaging quietly. Students come prepared, contribute consistently, and take ownership of their learning.
For students ready to go further, we offer concurrent enrollment opportunities that allow juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school. Through partnerships with local colleges, students can take real college courses, meet college-level expectations, and graduate with a head start on their postsecondary goals, whether that means college, career training, or both.
Union Colony Preparatory offers a clear alternative to big, crowded high schools: a tuition-free public charter school where academics are taken seriously, relationships support accountability, and students graduate prepared for college-level work and life beyond high school.
Ready to see what focused academics in a small-school setting look like? We invite you to take a tour of Union Colony Preparatory School and experience it firsthand.
About Union Colony Schools
Union Colony Schools’ innovative approach provides a tuition-free education rich in arts, music, technology and athletics to students in the greater Greeley, Colorado area. With two convenient campuses serving K-5 and 6-12, our dedicated teachers educate for a life of leadership and academic success. Join our close-knit, thriving K-12 schools, where the community is the heart of our mission, and everyone knows your name. We're enrolling.
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