F. Charles Froelicher Upper School

Bathed in light from 22 skylights, the modern, LEED qualified, state-of-the-art Upper School opened in January 2013 and was renamed as the F. Charles Froelicher Upper School in 2020.
Former Headmaster Chuck Froelicher came to CA in 1955 and transformed the school from a boys-only military academy into the coed college preparatory school it is today. Everywhere you look on campus, you see reminders of the kind of leader Froelicher was—whether looking at the beautiful grounds and the unique learning opportunities provided only at CA, like Woody’s Pond, or to the values we instill today around leadership and adventure. In naming the Upper School after Froelicher, CA pays tribute to a man who loyally served the school for 20 years, and whose impact will be felt forever.
 
The Froelicher Upper School contains collaboration rooms for students, multiple science laboratories, rotating art displays, floor-to-ceiling white boards in math labs, classrooms with modular furniture to accommodate dynamic teaching styles and small groups, a 110-seat Knowles Lecture Hall, student lounges for each grade, and the Anderson Innovation Lab.

Froelicher Upper School Photo Gallery

Explore CA's Campus

  • The Lower School The Lower School
    Grades K-5 academic classrooms, library, science room, and iLab computer and maker space.
  • Chowdry Middle School Chowdry Middle School
    Grades 6-8 academic classrooms and a Community Room.
  • F. Charles Froelicher Upper School F. Charles Froelicher Upper School
    Grades 9-12 enjoy a naturally lit, modern building.
  • Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten
    Two Pre-K buildings—the Cottage & Casita—are joined by a shared playground.
  • Athletic Center Athletic Center
    Field House, Gyms, Climbing Center, Wellness Center, Sports Performance Center, and more.
  • Athletic Fields Athletic Fields
    CA has multiple fields—both grass and turf—for athletics at every level.
  • Campus Center Campus Center
    Dining Hall, Bookstore, Meeting Rooms, & more
  • Leach Center for the Performing Arts Leach Center for the Performing Arts
    CA’s home for performing arts, including a 500-seat theater and Black Box Theater.
  • Ponzio Arts Center Ponzio Arts Center
    Space to create and display visual arts for all grade levels.
  • Raether Library Raether Library
    Library for Middle and Upper Schools, with maker space labs and some Middle School classrooms.
  • Schotters Music Center Schotters Music Center
    Includes an ensemble room, recording and composition studios, music classrooms, choir room, private lesson studios, and a dance studio.
  • Sculpture Garden Sculpture Garden
    The CA campus is rich with sculpture throughout.
  • Carolyn Smith Center Carolyn Smith Center
    Houses administrative offices, the CA reception desk, Alumni Conference Room, and mailroom.
  • Welborn House Welborn House
    Home to the Admission and Business offices of Colorado Academy.
  • Woody's Pond Woody's Pond
    Showcases a freshwater learning environment on campus, and includes the Polk Science Center.
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