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The Field Academy
The Field Academy, nominated by Clayton Christensen Institute, is a high school in Denver, Colorado that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban/rural area.
Location Denver, Colorado
Governance Independent (private) school
Grades High
Students 200
Locale Urban
Executive Director Anna Graves
Demographics
Percentage of students*
35%
English Learners
98%
Free/Reduced Lunch
45%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 36%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 47%
White 1%
2+ Races 11%
Why The Field Academy was nominated
Field Academy defies the notion that school happens in a building. They partner with school districts to take students out of school buildings to learn through field trips and road trips., Field Academy is a remarkable high school where The community is our school. The road is our classroom. The nation is our textbook. The Field Academy offers community-based academic traveling expeditions around the United States. We are committed to rigorous academics, immersive interdisciplinary experiences, and the transformative power of exposure and connection to community. Our expeditions are designed for students to apply their learning to the world while gaining credits towards a diploma, studying for the GED, or transitioning into the workforce.
Student experience design
Field Academy is an experiential traveling school that offers expeditions for high school students to gain academic credit in public schools. Chronic absenteeism has been rising across the country and is limiting opportunity for millions of high school youth. Despite the pervasiveness of the issue, the available solutions often do not work for students and fail to reach those in need. The Field Academy partners with public schools to provide experiential credit recovery programs. Our standards-based academics are rooted in community and connect students to career opportunities. We offer a path forward for students to tap into their brilliance, reengage in education, and build a bright future.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Co-leadership |
3-4 years
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need |
5+ years
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Social Justice Focus |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Bilingual Assessments
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Career Prep And Work-based Learning
Community And Business Partnerships
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Extended Learning Opportunities
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Students Earn Industry Credentials
Interdisciplinary
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Physical Well Being Services
Place-based Learning
Restorative Practices
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Address chronic absenteeism
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.