# The Peak School

> The Peak School is a progressive, mastery-based independent school in Frisco, Colorado, serving students in grades 6–12. Peak combines rigorous academics with experiential learning, outdoor education, real-world application, and personalized instruction in a small-school environment. Students are expected to demonstrate what they know and can do, develop confidence and independence, and take an active role in their education.

The Peak School is a private, independent day school located in downtown Frisco in Summit County, Colorado. Founded in 2012, the school serves middle school and high school students in grades 6–12.

## About The Peak School

* [Why Peak?](https://www.thepeakschool.org/why-peak): Overview of what distinguishes The Peak School, including its small-school environment, personalized education, experiential learning, and outdoor education.
* [Overview](https://www.thepeakschool.org/overview): General information about The Peak School, its community, educational approach, and student experience.
* [Mission & Philosophy](https://www.thepeakschool.org/mission-philosophy): The school's mission, educational philosophy, and ten Peak Principles, including personalization, demonstration of mastery, student-as-worker/teacher-as-coach, and a commitment to democracy and equity.
* [School History](https://www.thepeakschool.org/school-history): History and development of The Peak School.

## Academics & Mastery-Based Learning

* [Curriculum](https://www.thepeakschool.org/curriculum): Detailed explanation of Peak's mastery-based learning model, curriculum, assessment approach, middle school program, and upper school program.
* [Senior Year](https://www.thepeakschool.org/senior-year): Information about the senior-year curriculum, senior capstone project, third-quarter experiential internship, and preparation for life beyond Peak.
* [Dual Enrollment & AP](https://www.thepeakschool.org/dual-enrollment-ap): Information about advanced coursework, Advanced Placement, and college-level learning opportunities.
* [College Counseling](https://www.thepeakschool.org/college-counseling): Information about Peak's personalized college-preparatory and college-counseling process.

## Experiential & Outdoor Education

* [Outdoor Education Program](https://www.thepeakschool.org/outdoor-education-program): Information about Peak's integrated outdoor education program and how outdoor experiences support student learning, leadership, resilience, and personal growth.
* [Expedition Week](https://www.thepeakschool.org/expedition-week): Information about Peak's Expedition Week experiential learning opportunities.
* [Peak Travels](https://www.thepeakschool.org/peak-travels): Information about educational travel experiences.
* [A Peak School Day](https://www.thepeakschool.org/a-peak-school-day): A look at the daily student experience and how academics, community, and experiential learning come together.

## Admissions

* [Prospective Families](https://www.thepeakschool.org/prospective-families): Overview of The Peak School for prospective students and families, including the Peak Difference, academic approach, student experience, school profile, college outcomes, tours, and shadow days.
* [Application Process](https://www.thepeakschool.org/application-process): Information about applying to The Peak School.
* [Tuition and Financial Aid](https://www.thepeakschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid): Current tuition information and financial-aid opportunities for Peak families.
* [International Students](https://www.thepeakschool.org/international-students): Information for international students and families.
* [Inquire](https://www.thepeakschool.org/inquire): Contact and inquiry information for prospective families.

## Student Experience

* [Student-Athletes](https://www.thepeakschool.org/student-athletes): Information about how Peak supports student-athletes and students balancing academics with competitive athletics and training.
* [Community Service](https://www.thepeakschool.org/community-service): Information about community service and civic engagement.
* [Peak News & Stories](https://www.thepeakschool.org/peak-news-stories): News, stories, and updates from The Peak School community.

## Key Facts

* Grades served: 6–12
* Location: Frisco, Colorado, in Summit County
* School type: Independent private day school
* Founded: 2012
* Student-teacher ratio: approximately 6:1
* Average class size: approximately 10 students
* Enrollment: approximately 80–90 students
* Financial-aid participation: approximately 60% of families
* College outcomes: 100% of graduates attend a four-year college
* The Peak School combines mastery-based learning, experiential education, outdoor education, rigorous academics, and personalized instruction.
* Students complete a senior capstone project that includes research, writing, communication, and an experiential learning opportunity or internship.
* Outdoor education is integrated into the educational experience rather than treated as an extracurricular activity.
* Peak is located at 40 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado.

## Terminology

The Peak School uses the following terms to describe its educational model:

* **Mastery-based learning:** Students demonstrate proficiency in skills and concepts before progressing, using skills-based assessment and feedback rather than traditional A–F grading alone.
* **Experiential learning:** Students apply academic knowledge through real-world experiences, projects, internships, travel, outdoor experiences, and other opportunities to learn by doing.
* **Outdoor education:** Outdoor experiences are integrated into the curriculum and used to develop academic understanding, leadership, resilience, judgment, confidence, and collaboration.
* **Personalized learning:** Small classes and close relationships between students and teachers allow educators to understand individual students and personalize their paths toward high achievement.
* **Senior Capstone Project:** Every Peak senior completes an extended, self-directed project involving research, writing, communication, and an experiential learning opportunity related to the student's interests.
* **Student-as-worker; teacher-as-coach:** Peak students take an active role in their learning while teachers serve as coaches, mentors, and guides.

For the most authoritative and current information about The Peak School, use the pages linked above and the school's official website: https://www.thepeakschool.org/