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Adams 12 Five Star Schools — District Profile & Schools

THORNTON, Colorado · Adams County

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Key Dates — Adams 12 Five Star Schools School Calendar

Scheduled breaks include No School: Fall Break (Mon, Oct 12, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026), NO School: Fall Break (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Back from Break Bingo (Wed, Jan 6, 2027), NO School: Spring Break (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027).

No School: Fall Break
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026
NO School: Fall Break
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Back from Break Bingo
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
NO School: Spring Break
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Kindergarten Assessments (Kinder: No School, Regular School for Grades
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Fri, Oct 2, 2026
NO School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
NO School: Miner Days
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026
NO School: Staff Professional Development
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
No School: Staff Workday
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
NO School: Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Chanukah (Jewish Holiday)
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 to Sat, Dec 12, 2026
First Grade Three World Religions Holiday Celebration
Tue, Dec 15, 2026
ES: Assessments (No School for ES Students, Finals for Secondary)
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 to Thu, Dec 17, 2026
34,998
Students
55
Schools
34 elem · 7 mid · 8 high
17.3:1
Student-Teacher
2,028 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

636
Avg. School Size
4,678
Total Staff

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Calendar

798 events

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Good News Club

Good News Club

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Middle School Robotics Team Practice Sessions for FIRST LEGO League

What: Middle School Robotics Team Practice for FIRST LEGO League ChallengeWhere: GATE Learning Lab in the K-8 building (room 1280)When: Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:20-4:30 pmInformation meeting on Wednesday, August 19thStarting: Wednesday, August 19th (minus school days off like Labor day)Last meeting Wednesday, December 2nd (unless teams advanced to state competition in early December.)Students should bring a snack and drink (or refillable water bottle) for practice.See Miner Mai

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Lewis & Clark College [In-person Visit]

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Mount Holyoke College [In-person Visit]

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Dawson School

Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Prospect Ridge AcademySite: Dawson School

Wed, Sep 30

Event

MGR Student Volunteer Training

All student volunteers are required to attend an MGR training on Wed. Sept. 30 in the HS library.

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Boys Varsity Tennis @ Standley Lake High School

Sport: TennisLevel: Boys VarsityTeam: PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMYSite: Standley Lake High SchoolSubsite: Tennis Court

Wed, Sep 30

Event

The University of Iowa [In-person Visit]

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Peer Engagement

Check the program notice for meeting times and activity details.

Wed, Sep 30

Event

Boys Middle School Soccer

Sport: SoccerLevel: Boys Middle SchoolTeam: PROSPECT RIDGE ACADEMY - A TeamSite: Prospect Ridge AcademySubsite: Grass Field

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Contact

Address
1500 E 128TH AVENUE
THORNTON, CO 80241
Phone
(720)972-4000

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
2,028
Total Staff
4,678
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools (55)

Legacy High School

BROOMFIELD

High
2,158 studentsGrades 9 - 1221.2:1 ratio25.3% FRPL

Horizon High School

BRIGHTON

High
1,981 studentsGrades 9 - 1219.8:1 ratio31.4% FRPL

Northglenn High School

NORTHGLENN

High
1,834 studentsGrades 9 - 1219.1:1 ratio74.86% FRPL

Mountain Range High School

WESTMINSTER

High
1,742 studentsGrades 9 - 1220:1 ratio53.62% FRPL

Stargate Charter School

THORNTON

OtherCharter
1,572 studentsGrades 0 - 1219.7:1 ratio9.92% FRPL

Prospect Ridge Academy

BROOMFIELD

OtherCharter
1,457 studentsGrades 0 - 1220.2:1 ratio8.24% FRPL

Thornton High School

THORNTON

High
1,416 studentsGrades 9 - 1217.1:1 ratio80.72% FRPL

Rocky Top Middle School

THORNTON

Middle
1,060 studentsGrades 6 - 818.9:1 ratio26.13% FRPL

Silver Hills Middle School

NORTHGLENN

Middle
930 studentsGrades 6 - 816.3:1 ratio74.3% FRPL

Westlake Middle School

BROOMFIELD

Middle
864 studentsGrades 6 - 817.6:1 ratio30.32% FRPL

Thunder Vista P-8

BROOMFIELD

Primary
775 studentsGrades -1 - 818.5:1 ratio8.65% FRPL

Century Middle School

THORNTON

Middle
759 studentsGrades 6 - 817.3:1 ratio50.72% FRPL

STEM Launch

THORNTON

Primary
748 studentsGrades 0 - 815.6:1 ratio78.21% FRPL

STEM Lab

NORTHGLENN

Primary
738 studentsGrades -1 - 818:1 ratio30.22% FRPL

Thornton Middle School

THORNTON

Middle
719 studentsGrades 6 - 816.7:1 ratio91.24% FRPL

Hulstrom K-8

NORTHGLENN

Primary
657 studentsGrades 0 - 818.3:1 ratio11.26% FRPL

Shadow Ridge Middle School

THORNTON

Middle
641 studentsGrades 6 - 817.3:1 ratio61.31% FRPL

Northglenn Middle School

NORTHGLENN

Middle
640 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio88.44% FRPL

Mountain View Elementary School

BROOMFIELD

Primary
550 studentsGrades -1 - 516.2:1 ratio40.36% FRPL

Westgate Community School

THORNTON

OtherCharter
547 studentsGrades 0 - 1218.2:1 ratio33.82% FRPL

Silver Creek Elementary

THORNTON

Primary
542 studentsGrades 0 - 517.5:1 ratio22.51% FRPL

Meridian Elementary School

BROOMFIELD

Primary
505 studentsGrades 0 - 517.4:1 ratio20.79% FRPL

Cotton Creek Elementary School

WESTMINSTER

Primary
498 studentsGrades 0 - 516.1:1 ratio37.35% FRPL

Five Star Online Academy

THORNTON

Other
494 studentsGrades 1 - 1215:1 ratio

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School

WESTMINSTER

Primary
479 studentsGrades -1 - 517.7:1 ratio57.62% FRPL

Eagleview Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
468 studentsGrades 0 - 517.3:1 ratio40.17% FRPL

Hunters Glen Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
467 studentsGrades -1 - 518.7:1 ratio55.25% FRPL

Tarver Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
465 studentsGrades -1 - 517.9:1 ratio37.2% FRPL

Glacier Peak Elementary School

BRIGHTON

Primary
453 studentsGrades 0 - 516.2:1 ratio47.9% FRPL

Coronado Hills Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
433 studentsGrades -1 - 515.5:1 ratio86.84% FRPL

Stellar Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
432 studentsGrades 0 - 518:1 ratio64.81% FRPL

Malley Drive Elementary School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
431 studentsGrades -1 - 516.6:1 ratio82.83% FRPL

Federal Heights Elementary School

DENVER

Primary
425 studentsGrades -1 - 514.2:1 ratio92.71% FRPL

Pathways Future Center

THORNTON

High
423 studentsGrades 6 - 1224.9:1 ratio72.58% FRPL

Prairie Hills Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
416 studentsGrades 0 - 518.1:1 ratio31.25% FRPL

Westview Elementary School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
410 studentsGrades -1 - 516.4:1 ratio72.68% FRPL

Leroy Elementary

NORTHGLENN

Primary
402 studentsGrades 0 - 514.9:1 ratio83.08% FRPL

Riverdale Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
394 studentsGrades -1 - 515.8:1 ratio67.77% FRPL

Woodglen Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
393 studentsGrades -1 - 517.1:1 ratio69.72% FRPL

Coyote Ridge Elementary School

BROOMFIELD

Primary
381 studentsGrades 0 - 516.6:1 ratio13.91% FRPL

Vantage Point

NORTHGLENN

High
375 studentsGrades 6 - 1212.1:1 ratio80% FRPL

Thornton Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
372 studentsGrades -1 - 513.3:1 ratio87.63% FRPL

Centennial Elementary School

BROOMFIELD

Primary
360 studentsGrades -1 - 514.4:1 ratio76.11% FRPL

McElwain Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
358 studentsGrades 0 - 513.8:1 ratio91.62% FRPL

Hillcrest Elementary School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
358 studentsGrades 0 - 514.3:1 ratio86.59% FRPL

Skyview Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
356 studentsGrades 0 - 515.5:1 ratio60.39% FRPL

Cherry Drive Elementary School

THORNTON

Primary
354 studentsGrades -1 - 516.9:1 ratio57.34% FRPL

North Star Elementary School

DENVER

Primary
331 studentsGrades -1 - 515.8:1 ratio92.15% FRPL

Stukey Elementary School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
319 studentsGrades 0 - 513.3:1 ratio87.15% FRPL

North Mor Elementary School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
314 studentsGrades -1 - 515.7:1 ratio76.75% FRPL

Rocky Mountain Elementary School

WESTMINSTER

Primary
291 studentsGrades 0 - 513.9:1 ratio89.35% FRPL

The Studio School

NORTHGLENN

Primary
240 studentsGrades 0 - 515:1 ratio47.92% FRPL

New America School - Thornton

THORNTON

HighCharter
238 studentsGrades 9 - 1229.8:1 ratio90.34% FRPL

Bright Horizons Preschool

THORNTON

33 studentsGrades -1 - -1

Adams12 Five Star Preschool

THORNTON

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adams 12 Five Star Schools

There are 54 schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving students throughout the district.

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