ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Academy High School, located at 8970 York Street in Thornton, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. It is distinct from traditional comprehensive high schools, functioning as a magnet school designed to provide a personalized, project-based learning environment. The school emphasizes a curriculum that blends rigorous academics with real-world applications, often focusing on interdisciplinary studies that encourage students to think critically and solve complex problems.
The school is well-regarded for its smaller student body and intimate campus culture, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing a "deeper learning" approach, Academy High School seeks to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by teaching them to manage their own projects, collaborate effectively, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. It serves as an attractive option for students in the region who are looking for a non-traditional educational experience that moves beyond standard lecture-based instruction.
THORNTON, CO 80229-4666
(303) 853-1900
ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in THORNTON, CO with about 448 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.5%
- White
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.