YORK INTERNATIONAL
YORK INTERNATIONAL is a Title I public 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 778 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, YORK INTERNATIONAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
YORK INTERNATIONAL, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to global education, holding status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This curriculum focuses on fostering critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a global perspective, preparing students to be engaged and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
Beyond its academic offerings, YORK INTERNATIONAL is known for its diverse and tight-knit community. By housing K-12 students under one roof, the school creates a unique environment where older students can serve as mentors to younger ones, fostering a strong sense of continuity and school spirit. The school emphasizes character development and personalized learning, aiming to support the individual growth of each student while maintaining high academic standards through the rigorous IB framework.
For more information, contact YORK INTERNATIONAL at (303) 853-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80229-7653
(303) 853-1600
YORK INTERNATIONAL is a public Title I school in THORNTON, CO with about 778 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 778
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 778 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YORK INTERNATIONAL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.3%
- White
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.