Drivers Ed for Denver East High School Angels
Angels, you go to school on East Colfax — and so do we. Our Capitol Hill classroom sits right up the same corridor from the City Park Esplanade campus, about 5 minutes by car. Every East student qualifies for our partnership discount on drivers ed, permit testing, and behind-the-wheel lessons.
Home of the Angels, Home of Our Partnership
Denver East High School has been a pillar of the city since 1875, and Angels don’t need to cross town to get their license. American Driving Academy’s Capitol Hill classroom is right down Colfax from East’s City Park Esplanade campus — same street, same neighborhood.
Every East Angel qualifies for our partnership discount on the full range of drivers ed courses, permit testing, and behind-the-wheel lessons. Book online, enroll in person, or give us a call — whatever works for your schedule.
The Closest ADA Location to Denver East
East sits at City Park Esplanade. Our Capitol Hill classroom is a straight shot west on Colfax — you’re essentially driving the same street.
American Driving Academy — Capitol Hill
1245 E Colfax Ave, Ste 401
Denver, CO 80218
Closest ADA classroom to East · Same Colfax corridor
From Denver East’s
City Park Esplanade campus
Other ADA classrooms Angels families can use:
Montbello / Northeast
12015 E 46th Ave, #450
Denver, CO 80239
Southeast Denver
2055 S Oneida St, #220
Denver, CO 80224
Southwest Denver
1934 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Why East Families Trust Us
More than 25 years of teaching Colorado teens to drive has taught us that pace and patience matter as much as the curriculum. Our instructors meet each student where they are — and stay there until real skills lock in.
Here’s a quick look at how we prep Angels from permit to license.
Courses & Pricing for Denver East Students
Every option below is priced at the East partnership rate — discounted from our standard public pricing. Angels must be at least 14 years and 6 months old to begin the 30-hour course.
Online 30-Hour Course
Colorado’s top-rated online drivers ed course. Self-paced, engaging, and built around 100+ short video lessons.
- Start any time, at your own pace
- 100+ video lessons and quizzes
- Satisfies Colorado’s 30-hour requirement
Online Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
Our best-value bundle. 30-hour online course, permit knowledge test, and three 2-hour driving lessons — most of what Angels need before a road test.
- 30-hour online course built in
- Permit test at our Capitol Hill office
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Best overall value for most students
In-Person 30-Hour Course + Permit Test
Classroom-led instruction at our Capitol Hill location — minutes up Colfax from East. Weekends and school breaks only, so it won’t conflict with your academic calendar.
- Held at 1245 E Colfax Ave
- Weekends & school-break schedules
- Permit knowledge test included
- Direct drive up Colfax from East
In-Person Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
The full in-person bundle: 30 classroom hours, permit test, and 3 two-hour driving lessons — best for students who thrive in an instructor-led setting.
- 30-hour in-person classroom course
- Permit knowledge test included
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Calm, supportive classroom
Colorado Driver’s License Test
Skip the DMV line and road-test with us. About 20 minutes on familiar central Denver streets — no parallel parking, no highway.
- ~20 minute road test
- No parallel parking
- No highway driving
- 1-year permit hold required (under 18)
6-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Package
Three 2-hour lessons with a certified instructor. Neighborhood streets, highway merges, parallel parking, and road-test prep — all from the passenger seat.
- 3 lessons, 2 hours each
- Neighborhood & highway driving
- Parallel parking practice
- Lessons 7 days a week
Your Path from East Angel to Colorado Driver
Colorado uses a Graduated Driver Licensing system. Here’s the six-step path — and where American Driving Academy fits in.
Age 14 ½ — Start the 30-Hour Course
Begin Colorado’s required drivers education course. Take it online at home ($29.85) or in-person at our Capitol Hill classroom ($150) on weekends and school breaks.
Pass the Permit Knowledge Test
Once the course is done, sit the permit test at our office. ADA is an authorized testing site — skip the DMV.
Age 15 — Pick Up Your Permit
Visit the DMV with a parent or guardian and your test results to receive your Colorado instruction permit.
Start Behind-the-Wheel Lessons
With your permit in hand, begin lessons with a certified ADA instructor. Students under 16 ½ need at least 6 professional hours.
Hold the Permit 12 Months
Colorado requires a 12-month permit hold (if under 18) before the license test. Use the year to stack up real practice miles with a parent.
Pass the License Road Test — $85
Road test with us: about 20 minutes on familiar streets, no parallel parking, no highway. Pass and walk out a licensed Colorado driver.
Lessons That Actually Build Confidence
Behind-the-wheel isn’t just test prep. Your student rides with a calm, patient instructor through real central Denver traffic, highway merges, weather driving, and the kind of practice parents don’t always have time to cover.
- One-on-one with a certified instructor
- Neighborhood, highway, and parking practice
- Road-test route familiarity
- Lessons 7 days a week
- Pick-up & drop-off available
Why East Families Choose American Driving Academy
More than 25 years of teaching Colorado teens. Here’s what makes us the local choice for Denver East Angels.
AAA Approved
One of only 2 AAA Approved Driving Schools in Colorado. Independently verified curriculum, certified instructors, and inspected training vehicles.
Same Colfax Corridor
Our Capitol Hill classroom sits right up Colfax from East — under 10 minutes in normal traffic, same street, familiar route.
Exclusive Angels Pricing
East students qualify for our partnership discount on every course and lesson. Below-public pricing, same instructor quality.
25+ Years in Colorado
More than 25 years of teaching Colorado teens to drive safely. Proven curriculum, proven instructors.
Scheduled Around School
In-person classes on weekends and during school breaks. Driving lessons 7 days a week. Online course available 24/7.
Patient Instructors
Our instructors teach like they’re teaching their own kids — calm, clear, and focused on real skills that last beyond the road test.
Trusted by Colorado Families
Hear directly from parents and students who’ve been through our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions East parents and students ask us most.
How close is ADA to Denver East High School?
What discount do East Angels get?
When can my Angel begin drivers ed?
Is the permit test available at your office?
Online or in-person — which works better for East students?
When are in-person classes held?
Can East students take the road test with ADA?
Ready to Get Rolling, Angels?
Pick a course below to get started, or call us and we’ll walk you through the best fit for your East student.
Or give us a call: 303-623-1404