Where every scholar is
learning to change the world.
Our Story
STRIVE Prep is a community of charter public schools that challenges each of our students to learn to change their world. Founded on the belief that every child deserves a high-quality education right where they live, STRIVE Prep serves 3,800 students in 10 schools across Denver.
In 2006, Chris Gibbons, founder and CEO of STRIVE – Prep, opened the first STRIVE – Prep school with the goal of closing historic achievement gaps in Denver. Over a decade later, Chris’ vision continues to guide our schools. Whether students join us in elementary, middle or high school, we welcome every child to achieve a bright future, regardless of their background or previous academic achievement.
Leadership
Board of Trustees
Our People
We are driven by a singular purpose — to have a lifelong impact on our kids and communities.
Our Voices
Our Mission
To meet every student where they are and empower them to succeed through college and career.
Core Beliefs
Achievement – Justice – Perseverance
STRIVE Prep Mission, Vision, Core Beliefs and Anti-Racist Statement (PDF)
My school helps me acknowledge my own value – that I’m smart and can accomplish anything. My teachers genuinely think I have intelligent things to say. They aren’t just my teachers, they’re my support system and they believe in me even when I don’t always believe in myself.
Before I sent my son to a STRIVE Prep school I was concerned about the neighborhood – I grew up here and honestly it wasn’t what it is now, I was concerned about the quality of academics. Being at STRIVE Prep – Sunnyside has been the total opposite, I wish I had the support systems they have when I was growing up.
The STRIVE Prep community means everything to me because I am a product of this community. It’s very empowering and I’m proud to give back to a community that has raised me to become the educator I am today.
Our Blog
Our teachers, students, families and the entire STRIVE Prep community work on some interesting projects and have stories to share. Visit and subscribe to our blog to stay current with STRIVE Prep highlights.
