At a glance
Reported students
102
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
North Valley School for Young Adults: 102 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
22.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 90
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about North Valley School for Young Adults
North Valley School for Young Adults is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Thornton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. NCES reports 102 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.2:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.3%) and White (10.8%). English learners represent 22.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Valley School for Young Adults
- 1How do the reported 22.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.8%
- Hispanic85.3%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Performing Arts School on Broadway
High · Grades 07–12
169 reported students
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
399 reported students
Global Leadership Academy
High · Grades 09–12
400 reported students
Mapleton Online
Other · Grades KG–12
152 reported students
Public schools near North Valley School for Young Adults
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy High School High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 09–12 | 399 | 0.1 mi |
| Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 09–12 | 393 | 0.1 mi |
| Mapleton Early Career Preparation High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 09–12 | 306 | 0.1 mi |
| New America School - Thornton High · Charter · Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 09–12 | 190 | 1 mi |
| Thornton High School High · Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 09–12 | 1,439 | 1.3 mi |
| Global Leadership Academy High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 09–12 | 400 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Valley School for Young Adults
What grades does North Valley School for Young Adults serve?
North Valley School for Young Adults reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St.
How many students attend North Valley School for Young Adults?
North Valley School for Young Adults reported 102 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 90 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Valley School for Young Adults?
The calculated ratio is 22.2:1, based on 102 students and 4.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Valley School for Young Adults a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Valley School for Young Adults is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of North Valley School for Young Adults students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Valley School for Young Adults in?
North Valley School for Young Adults is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St, based in Denver, CO, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Valley School for Young Adults?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy High School (0.1 mi), Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (0.1 mi), Mapleton Early Career Preparation (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.