What makes
Acton Academy Mt. Rose different?

Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.

Collaborating on real-world projects.

Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.

Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.

Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.

On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers and guides.

A Community Where Every Learner Belongs

Supporting Growth, Celebrating Strengths

At Acton Academy Mt. Rose, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered. Inclusivity is at the core of our community, creating a space where all learners can thrive.

Our learner-driven approach offers the flexibility and encouragement neurodiverse students need to grow with confidence. When it’s the right fit, they become a vital part of a community that nurtures their unique strengths, fosters independence, and ignites a lifelong passion for learning.

The Discovery Studio

The Middle School Studio

Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21^st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards. This allows development of authentic agency, autonomy, and accountability.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Nature is our greatest teacher!
At Acton Academy Mt. Rose, the outdoors is more than just a backdrop—it’s an essential part of the learning experience. Our learners spend their days exploring, discovering, and engaging with the world around them, fostering a deep connection to nature and a sense of responsibility for the environment.

Hands-on experiences in outdoor spaces spark curiosity, encourage independence, and promote real-world problem-solving. Whether climbing, building, observing, or creating, our learners develop resilience, teamwork, and a love for adventure that stays with them for life.

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Amy Novak discusses how Students Really Learn

Learning in the Great Outdoors

At Acton Academy Mt. Rose, nature is our classroom! Our learners explore, create, and grow in an environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and real-world problem-solving—all while immersed in the beauty of the outdoors.

Learn more about how Acton Academy turns learning upside down.

"A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”

Ted Dintersmith
Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist