Academy High School

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

(303)853-1900

420 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

420

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	344
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
344 (81.9 %)
White
45 (10.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 123

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 90