The Mission of Catalyst Education of Colorado

To be an accessible, nurturing and challenging educational catalyst for change, where teens assume control of their actions and develop resiliency, confidence, and passion to learn, as they complete high school with increased personal assets and solid academic skills.

-- Ed Porritt, Founder of Catalyst EDU

Catalyst EDU is a Boulder County high school program for troubled teens

Catalyst Education of Colorado is a high school program for troubled teens that serves students in Boulder County and along the Front Range. “Troubled teens,” is an unfortunate label and a term that is emotionally charged. Certainly there are troubled teens in any community, but parents never want their child labeled as such. However, if we rephrase the question: “Is our teen having troubles that may be impacting his or her high school success?” we find many parents enthusiastically reply, “Yes!” Catalyst EDU is a school for great kids who are in troubling circumstances. Our individualized educational program that collaborates with outside services can be ideal in helping a teen move beyond troubles, thrive in many ways, and move ahead to the wonderful world of challenges.

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"Mom, I love my school! The great thing about Catalyst is that they design the classes for my benefit, not theirs!"
-- Tim, a current student

"Not only is this the first and only high school that worked for Sarah, it’s the most focused I’ve seen her in twelve years of education.”
-- Chris, father of a current student