NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS
NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS is a public high school that is part of the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 57 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. It is designed specifically to serve students who are typically between the ages of 18 and 21 and who have previously received special education services. The school focuses on providing a structured environment for students to continue their growth and development after they have completed their four-year high school curriculum but have not yet transitioned to post-secondary independence.
The primary mission of the school is to facilitate a successful transition into adulthood by emphasizing functional life skills, vocational training, and community-based instruction. Rather than a traditional academic classroom setting, the curriculum is tailored to prepare students for real-world scenarios, including independent living, social interaction, and workforce readiness. By providing individualized support, North Valley School aims to empower its young adult learners to achieve their personal goals and increase their self-sufficiency within their local community.
For more information, contact NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS at (303) 853-1790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80229-3673
(303) 853-1790
NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS is a public school in THORNTON, CO with about 57 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 57
- Teachers:
- 2.95
- 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 57 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.9%
- White
- 17.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 33.3%
- Male
- 66.7%
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.