School has one of the best sports teams in the country. The teachers here are respectable and this…read moreis a great high school to get your education at it would recommend the school to anyone that is just graduated middle school.

Class of 2001! I'm a very proud graduate of this high school. It's large campus layout helps high…read moreschoolers get accustomed to what being on a college campus is like. Plus, it's a good way to burn off your fast food lunch you probably scarfed down during lunch period. Enthusiastic staff, fantastic teachers, and a quality education. My favorite classes were in the art building. Huge art rooms, fantastic theater (which professional companies would sometimes rent out), music and choir rooms. Such a fantastic building with student artwork hanging on the walls. I left this high school very prepared for college because I had teachers that challenged me and expected me to always bring my A-game. Go bruins!

I went to Prairie from 6-8th grade and my experience was okay to put it at best. The students there…read moreat Prairie were pretty okay, there was people that were friendly and wanted to be my friend. And there were people were flat out mean, just to fill their egos. Most of my teachers at my time at Prairie were pretty relatable and I could get along with. But there were some teachers (probably 5-6 teachers) that didn't give a shit and didn't like their job. The food variety at these schools are ass, like can you at least put some different options and not put the same thing every day. Either way, I had a great time at Prairie, and hope it will improve in the future.

I am a student of the school I had to be put in a different school because I am different and I was…read morebullied and they did not care

This school is a great school! If you like the outdoors. Every semester you get to go on a "crew…read moretrip"! Basically you travel out of the state with you class for a week. The destination is usually tied to your current learning and you basically get to learn about it in real time and it is very fun. This school also has a great community with doing stuff from "RMSEL Olympics" to "the cereal box challenge" and many more. This school is nothing like I've ever been to and it is an amazing experience. 10/10

I attended RMSEL and graduated in 2008. After that, I returned to work at RMSEL as a Wilderness…read moreFirst Responder for their expeditions. Now, my husband (also an RMSEL graduate) and I are looking at the school for our kindergarten-aged child. While RMSEL has grown and changed over the years, I believe its core values remain the same. The key takeaways I received from my time there are life skills that have followed me into adulthood and served me well in my career--resiliency, problem-solving, and independence. The expeditions were life-changing in so many ways: they offered my first experiences with developing countries, and they required a level of self-discipline that shaped who I am today. We currently have friends whose children are in kindergarten at RMSEL, and we love hearing about their experiences. Small class sizes, meeting children where they are, and introducing expeditions at such a young age are key reasons we're excited to return as a family. As a teenager, RMSEL was a blessing to me, even when I didn't always see it that way. Returning as an adult, I could recognize how the expeditions build resilience--even when the students themselves don't yet realize it. This school pushes kids to step outside their comfort zones, and many won't appreciate the benefits until years later. The very things I resisted as a teen are now the things I credit most for my personal growth. If you're looking for a school that teaches more than academics--a place that nurtures real-world life skills that will serve your children well into adulthood--RMSEL is a truly special place.

As an interfaith family, one of the things we appreciated most was feeling welcomed rather than…read morejudged. Children like ours are embraced for who they are while developing a strong Jewish identity. Academically, we've been extremely impressed. Our son has been challenged, supported by teachers who truly know him, and given opportunities to pursue his interests both inside and outside the classroom. He's participated in accelerated classes, competitive athletics, built close relationships with faculty and classmates, and grown tremendously as both a student and a person. One of the things we've valued most is that DJDS is large enough to offer meaningful opportunities--in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, and community service--while still being small enough that every child is genuinely known. When challenges arise, teachers and administrators work with families because they care deeply about each student's success. No school is perfect, but our experience over many years has been overwhelmingly positive. If you're considering DJDS, especially as an interfaith family, I'd encourage you to visit, ask questions, and experience the community for yourself.

This school rejected my gifted and talented child without any reasonable explanation. Is it racism…read morebecause he is only "half Jewish?" It certainly feels like that: "At this time, we are declining Xxxxx's admission for the 2026-27 year. After reviewing his application and visit, we have determined that we do not currently have the specific resources necessary to provide the level of support Xxxxxxx deserves." This is a sweet kid who was scapegoated and mistreated in public school. Their response is to reject him? Bizarre and unfathomable.

"After 12 years and two children at Challenge School, I couldn't be more grateful. The small K-8…read moresetting and diverse community foster lifelong friendships. The teachers are exceptionally dedicated and the academic preparation is top-tier. The accelerated math and focus on research/writing gave my daughter a huge advantage in her current IB high school program. While there are no formal sports or band, they had a strong musical program, and the kids stay active in competitive sports outside of school. It's a special community that I highly recommend, especially if you are concerned your child will be bored at the neighborhood school."

This school is amazing for students. The fast-paced classes are often hands-on and creative…read more Students are challenged daily to achieve to the best of their abilities. "Immersion" happens twice a year, and involves a few days of "deep diving" into non-traditional subjects to accommodate the way gifted children tend to learn. The topics change each time, so there is a wide berth of opportunities. The take-home workload often matches the pace of the classrooms, and parent/adult involvement is important to the overall success of children as they grow and evolve. Our family has had a fantastic experience here.

My daughter fell down the stairs and when she tried to compose herself the teacher yelled at and…read morekicked her out. She said that she "Doesn't care". I would not recommend this school.

Foods alright I guess lots of friends but lots of bully nice and mean teachers so over all midread more

Over the years I have been in South several times for the purpose of attending large meetings. My…read morechildren did not go to South nor did I. Therefore, I can only write about the location, the building, and the amenities. Location, it is a beautiful area of Denver right next-door to Washington Park and it's large lake..The size of the school appears to be able to hold at least 1500 students plus and is well designed. It has a very large cafeteria as well as auditorium, all of which are located in a four story building. The main entry needs some work - the painted murals need refreshing. All in all, very nice.

Spent a semester at this school. Definitely has an "inner city school" feeling about it. I met some…read moregreat people while I attended, but I also would chat with sone kids in class and Id ask "any plans after high school?" To which they would respond "I'm not even thinking of finishing high school." or "I don't want to go to college, Ill work fast food somewhere." The drive from many students was sadly quite low and it affected many students around them. I also thought it was very odd when I had a history class taught by 3 different teachers. One teaching in Spanish, the next Arabic, then the final one in English. It was quite distracting and was an inefficient way to teach. I transferred out after a semester.

This school does not encourage struggling students to turn behavior around, and in fact the deans…read moreoften make the mistake of making these students want to be there less. The school's attendance rate, which has been on a decline for years now, dramatically declined once the deans started to tell students wandering the halls to go home. This is the same year that faculty began to worry about the declining attendance rate and expressing this worry to the students. The school's goal of 85% attendance rate? they made it unrealistic for themselves by allowing their deans to continue to antagonize rather than encouraging them to help anyone. If your student struggles academically or with authority, dont send them here. find somewhere better that wont make them feel singled out, like theyre doing bad, find somewhere that wants to help them improve that behavior. If your student is good at dealing with authority or excels academically, also keep in mind that this school is highly based in being a community. there are smaller options that provide just as many opportunities. all in all, its a fine enough school. Your child may do great things here, but certain things that the faculty do may lead them to hate school.

This school is one of the best in the state of Colorado. Yet, they are always overlooked when it…read morecomes to budget planning. Their teachers are a bunch of the best teachers and it hurts to see such great teachers work under such circumstances. They deserve better. The students deserve better. Our community deserves well educated teens. Please, Cherry creek district; take care of our teens at Overland HS.