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Northglenn High School

High School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Northglenn, CO

An Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 WEST 100TH PLACE, Northglenn, CO 80221

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$14,748
Chronic Absenteeism54.4%

Students at Northglenn High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northglenn High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,023/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northglenn), 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

$84,425

Median home value

$449,700

Median rent

$1,642/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
2 boys'·6 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vantage PointEnrollment path unverified4.06–121.0 mi375Compare →
Thornton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.2 mi1,416Compare →
New America School - ThorntonCharter · enrollment unverified4.49–121.7 mi238Compare →
The Pinnacle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–122.1 mi1,909Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#21 of 53
District spending per student
$14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northglenn High School is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northglenn High School

Northglenn High School is a public high school in Northglenn, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 1,834 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northglenn High School

What grades does Northglenn High School serve?

Northglenn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northglenn High School?

Northglenn High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,834 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northglenn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northglenn High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northglenn High School rank in CO?

Northglenn High School ranks #1,083 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Northglenn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northglenn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Northglenn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northglenn High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Northglenn High School a charter school?

No, Northglenn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northglenn High School a Title I school?

No, Northglenn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northglenn High School?

74.9% of students at Northglenn High School 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
1,834
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 80221)
40,938
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
34.7
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 80221; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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