Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Colorado Skies Academy Aviation School Shuts Down After Bond Sale
Aviation-themed charter school, Colorado Skies Academy, shut down.
The school, which taught aviation to middle schoolers, closed because it didn't have enough students, even though it had space for many more.
They sold bonds to pay off old debt, but soon after, the school's board decided to close the school.
The school's closure follows a trend of charter schools struggling due to fewer kids being born and some economic issues.
The school had a large building with classrooms and special areas for hands-on learning near an aviation-themed campus.
Colorado Skies Academy, an aviation-themed charter school near Denver, closed after two years.
The school struggled to increase enrollment despite facilities for 375 students.
The school sold $12 million in bonds in 2023 to refinance debt before its closure.
The closure was voted on July 25, with the school filing a notice to bondholders on August 7.
Local school district officials had concerns about the school's performance when bonds were sold.
- Who
- Colorado Skies Academy, bondholders, and the school's board members.
- What
- Colorado Skies Academy, an aviation-themed charter school, closed.
- When
- The school closed on July 25.
- Where
- Located near Denver, Colorado, and near Wings Over the Rockies’ Exploration of Flight campus.
- Why
- The school struggled to increase enrollment and faced concerns about its performance.
- School Name
- Colorado Skies Academy
- Location
- Near Denver, Colorado
- Theme
- Aviation
- Closure Date
- July 25
- Bond Sale
- $12 million in 2023
- Student Enrollment
- About 100 students
- Capacity
- 375 students