Quick Facts
A school with a rich history, integrated into our community
- Colorado’s first school for gifted students, Mackintosh Academy was founded in 1977 in Denver by Eve Mackintosh
- Moved to Littleton in the late 1980’s, currently serves students living across the south metro Denver area
- Achieved International Baccalaureate authorization in 2006, further enriching our program
- Accredited by the Association for Colorado Independent Schools
- 105 students in pre-K through eighth grade on a campus nestled into a quiet neighborhood
- All ages participate in service learning projects to benefit the greater community, often focusing on environmentalism and sustainability
A challenging, hands-on program taught by empathetic, seasoned educators
- Designed to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented learners
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Inquiry-based International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes
- Program highlights: Visual and Performing arts, P.E., Spanish integrated with classroom units of study
- Social-emotional learning integrated into classroom instruction
- 100% of respondent parents of 2017 grads said their child was “incredibly well-prepared” to go on to high school
- Master teachers with expertise in International Baccalaureate, gifted education, social-emotional learning and design thinking
- Lead and specialist teachers hold professional teaching licenses
- Learning specialist and counselor on staff
Award-winning environmental, sustainability and tech initiatives
- U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Award 2018
- Colorado Environmental Leadership Program Gold Leader in 2018, Silver Achiever in 2017, Bronze Achiever in 2016
- Groove Auto “Drive for Education” Grant 2017 and 2018 for technology upgrades
- Colorado Garden Foundation Grant 2017 to install hydroponic system in greenhouse
- President’s Environmental Youth Award 2016 – the nation’s highest environmental honor for students
- State Farm Youth Advisory Grant in 2014 to install solar panels, making Mack the first school in Littleton to get a majority of its power from solar
State, national and international affiliations
A thriving financial model, poised for growth
- Independent Board of Trustees provides financial and strategic oversight
- Mackintosh Academy Strategic Plan lays out our vision for the school’s future
- Capital campaign in the planning stages to promote building expansion and program enhancements
- Annual reports based on audited financial statements are issued yearly by the Board of Trustees: