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York International

9200 YORK ST, THORNTON, CO 80229Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
817
Students
Total enrolled
$16,096
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 817 students in grades KG–12 in THORNTON, Colorado.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,096 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

York International is a large other in THORNTON, Colorado, serving grades KG–12 with 817 students. The district invests $16,096 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at York International

817
Total Students
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution412 male · 405 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 540 students
Student Composition
9%
84%
Asian4%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino84%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080555002017

Academic Outcomes at York International

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80229

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,096Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,096
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,082
Student Support$3,058
Administration$1,932
Operations$2,414
Other$1,610
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,096 spent per student, an estimated $7,131 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
37%
State government
50.0%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Explore Pk-8Trailside AcademyMonterey Community SchoolClayton Partnership School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Global Intermediate Academy
↓
High School
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsAcademy High SchoolGlobal Leadership AcademyMapleton Early Career Preparation
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyAdams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St →
Phone: (303)853-1600
NCES ID: 080555002017
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in THORNTON seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Elem
Explore Pk-8
556 students · PK–08
● 39 opp60% FRL
Elem
Trailside Academy
496 students · PK–08
● 39 opp56% FRL
High
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
478 students · 08–12
58% FRL
Elem
Monterey Community School
429 students · KG–08
● 39 opp74% FRL
High
Academy High School
420 students · 09–12
● 39 opp58% FRL
Elem
Clayton Partnership School
410 students · KG–08
● 39 opp74% FRL
Elem
Achieve Academy
384 students · PK–08
● 39 opp72% FRL
Elem
Meadow Community School
375 students · PK–08
● 39 opp72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9200 YORK ST, THORNTON, CO 80229
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.