Raising Up a New Generation of Joyful Leaders and Saints
Chesterton Academy of
St. Carlo Acutis
At Chesterton Academy, faith and reason work together. Students encounter the great ideas of Western civilization while developing their intellectual, moral, spiritual, and creative gifts.
High School with a Higher Purpose
Chesterton Academy of St. Carlo Acutis is an independent classical high school in the Catholic tradition serving families in Grand Junction, Colorado, and the surrounding Grand Valley. Our inaugural class began the 2026–27 school year in August 2026.
Inspired by the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, Chesterton Academy forms young men and women to be joyful saints. Through the study of great thinkers such as Socrates, Thomas Aquinas, and Dante, and through a distinctly Catholic culture, we invite students to choose for themselves the adventure of being a disciple of Christ.
Discover a Chesterton Education
-
Humanities
-
Math & Science
-
Fine Arts
-
Faith & Spirituality
-
Athletics & Activities
-
House System
Part of the Chesterton Schools Network
-
An Incarnational Environment
From history and theology to math and science, the Incarnation is the central mystery we explore across the entire curriculum. It is our desire that each student would personally experience the Incarnation.
-
A Focus on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Our classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
-
A Joyful Learning Environment
We create environments where students experience the joy of community and the discovery process, providing them with an opportunity to live out their spiritual life in an atmosphere of joy and fun.
-
Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning
Our curriculum is centered on skills seemingly forgotten in our modern society: reading, writing, oral presentations, and the development of critical reasoning skills through logic and philosophy.
-
The Socratic Seminar
The Socratic seminar is perhaps the oldest educational tool. Through this method, a teacher imparts knowledge through directed questions and guided dialogue, bringing ideas and knowledge to life.
-
The Wit and Wisdom of G.K. Chesterton
Chesterton exemplified the Catholic faith through his wit, his clarity, his kindness, and his ability to love people with whom he disagreed, while sharing the faith in Christian charity.