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North Valley School for Young Adults
High School · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St · Thornton, CO
A Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8990 YORK ST, Thornton, CO 80229
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 37 schools in Thornton.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Valley School for Young Adults sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,450
Median home value
$382,900
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Early Career PreparationEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| York InternationalEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 767 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Valley School for Young Adults is listed in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Valley School for Young Adults
North Valley School for Young Adults is a public high school in Thornton, CO, part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, serving approximately 94 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Valley School for Young Adults
What grades does North Valley School for Young Adults serve?
North Valley School for Young Adults serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Valley School for Young Adults?
North Valley School for Young Adults has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley School for Young Adults?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley School for Young Adults is 31.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Valley School for Young Adults rank in CO?
North Valley School for Young Adults ranks #1,642 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is North Valley School for Young Adults's MySchoolScout rating?
North Valley School for Young Adults has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Valley School for Young Adults a charter school?
No, North Valley School for Young Adults is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Valley School for Young Adults a Title I school?
No, North Valley School for Young Adults is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Valley School for Young Adults?
74.5% of students at North Valley School for Young Adults qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 853-1790
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80229)
- 57,274
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80229; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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