North Valley School for Young Adults

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

104 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

104

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Valley School for Young Adults
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	83
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
83 (79.8 %)
White
14 (13.5 %)
Two or More
4 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative 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)853-1790
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 95