How Colossal Academy is Redefining Education: Our 2024–2025 Impact Report

Shiren Rattigan
Jun 13
2 min read

Is Your Child Being Challenged Enough in School?

At Colossal Academy, we believe students deserve more than worksheets and standardized testing. They deserve real growth. And this year’s results speak for themselves:

📈 83% of our students exceeded the national average in math📚 8th graders grew 500% more in reading than their national peers🔢 5th graders achieved 200% more growth in math compared to the average student nationwide

Our personalized, future-forward learning model combines rigorous academics with creativity, purpose, and community connection. The result? Students don’t just meet benchmarks—they surpass them.

Why Is This Happening?

Because we do school differently.

✅ Small class sizes with expert teachers

✅ Flexible online and hybrid learning options

✅ Real-world learning through projects and fieldwork

✅ Social-emotional support and inclusive community

✅ Entrepreneurial programs where students launch their own businesses

From day one, Colossal students feel seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Real Growth, Real Results: A Year in Review

Our 2024–2025 Impact Report tells the story behind the numbers. This year, Colossal students thrived both academically and personally:

Over 32 field experiences transformed the world into our classroom
Students advocated at city council meetings, built boats, led fashion shows, and launched eco-entrepreneurship projects
With the support of over $100,000 in tuition assistance, 29 BIPOC students accessed high-quality, experiential education

And it’s not just about the numbers—it’s about the stories.

Read full report here

Stories of Transformation

✨ Yaeniah came to Colossal with social and academic struggles. Two years later, she’s grown three grade levels and is thriving as a digital designer and confident communicator.🌱 Zerrich, a budding entrepreneur, runs a lemonade stand to help pay for his tuition—and inspires everyone around him with his drive and leadership.💫 Tammy found joy, belonging, and real connection after transitioning from a traditional school. She now shines as a quiet leader in our community.

These are just a few of the students who found their voice, agency, and purpose through our programs.

The Colossal Difference

Education at Colossal isn’t passive. It’s a full-body, real-world experience designed to help students flourish. Our model blends:

Core academic mastery
Experiential learning
Project-based entrepreneurship
Civic engagement
Identity-affirming, inclusive practices

With our Launchpad program, students created and marketed their own fashion lines to raise awareness about environmental justice. With STEM, arts, and agriculture woven into the curriculum, students don’t just learn about the world—they engage with it.