1331 Lefthand Dr
Longmont, CO 80501

St Vrain School District has succeed in creating a Spanish speaking only school with no diversity. Since 2007 the percentage of hispanic population went from 50% to 91% in 2015. If the district created a school that exculded Hispanic there would be an uproar. It is billed as a bilingual school but all the monatary resources are allocated to teaching spanish speakers english. English speakers were never taught any spanish. When we purchased our home we were excited that our son could walk the block to our neighborhood school. After my son had been bullied for 3 years and could hardly read we had to transfer him to Burlington Elementary in 3 grade where it took him 2 years to catch up his reading. This situation has also led to huge discipline problems with the Indian Peaks kids at Sunset MS. I strongly discourage anyone from sending their child to this school.

This is a tremendous school that is full of love and connection. The principal, Mr. Barela, is very engaged and cares deeply for each student. There is great diversity and an environment of inclusion and embracing of differences. The staff and teachers go out of their way to make sure that students have their needs met academically as well as socially/emotionally.

As a pre-IB/honors student, I was academically challenged and was well prepared for college and AP/IB level courses. The elective courses were diverse with the inclusion of many music classes, and the CETC and IC classes the district offers. Many club offerings as well, and general activities. Amazing faculty to parent communication, and student to teacher communication. Teachers were often understanding, even in IB and honors levels. The administration is very respected, and they respect teachers, parents, and students, and are truly there to help all students. There aren't huge emphasis on a single activity... sports are good, but so is the music program, so there is a good balance in the student opportunities. All-in-all a pretty good school.