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Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Colorado · Public School District
54
Schools
35,237
Students
$14,916
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
44.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
88.6%
Graduation Rate
+2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is a public school district in Colorado serving 35,237 students across 54 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 88.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,916 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (54)
Elementary Schools34 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05500
Centennial Elementary SchoolPK–05384
Cherry Drive Elementary SchoolPK–05359
Coronado Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05443
Cotton Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05473
Coyote Ridge Elementary SchoolKG–05384
Eagleview Elementary SchoolKG–05493
Federal Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05414
Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolKG–05468
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolKG–05391
Hulstrom Options K-8 SchoolKG–08645
Hunters Glen Elementary SchoolPK–05459
Leroy Drive Elementary SchoolKG–05404
Malley Drive Elementary SchoolPK–05439
McElwain Elementary SchoolKG–05369
Meridian Elementary SchoolKG–05541
Mountain View Elementary SchoolPK–05544
North Mor Elementary SchoolPK–05367
North Star Elementary SchoolPK–05361
Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05449
Riverdale Elementary SchoolPK–05408
Rocky Mountain Elementary SchoolKG–05298
Silver Creek ElementaryKG–05565
Skyview Elementary SchoolKG–05357
Stellar Elementary SchoolKG–05406
STEM LabPK–08743
STEM LaunchKG–08738
Stukey Elementary SchoolKG–05329
Tarver Elementary SchoolPK–05484
The Studio SchoolKG–05251
Thornton Elementary SchoolPK–05391
Thunder Vista P-8PK–08794
Westview Elementary SchoolPK–05415
Woodglen Elementary SchoolPK–05418
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Century Middle School06–08827
Northglenn Middle School06–08684
Rocky Top Middle School06–081,001
Shadow Ridge Middle School06–08672
Silver Hills Middle School06–08957
Thornton Middle School06–08732
Westlake Middle School06–08909
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Horizon High School09–122,026
Legacy High School09–122,230
Mountain Range High School09–121,761
New America School - ThorntonCharter09–12240
Northglenn High School09–121,959
Pathways Future Center06–12390
Thornton High School09–121,412
Vantage Point06–12343
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams12 Five Star PreschoolPK–PK48
Bright Horizons PreschoolPK–PK18
Prospect Ridge AcademyCharterKG–121,453
Stargate Charter SchoolCharterKG–121,551
Westgate Community SchoolCharterKG–12540
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,916Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
45%
State
44.8%
Local (property tax)
45.4%
Federal
9.8%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
54
Schools
35,237
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.6%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 54 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools has 54 public schools, serving a total of 35,237 students.
What is the graduation rate for Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Adams 12 Five Star Schools spend per student?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools spends $14,916 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
45% of students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Yes — 4 of the 54 schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools are charter schools.
What grade levels does Adams 12 Five Star Schools serve?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.