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#1620 of 1,815 schools in CO

Vantage Point

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

An Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10900 HURON STREET, Northglenn, CO 80234

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2021)
  • 42.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate42%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,748
Chronic Absenteeism73.3%

Students at Vantage Point score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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

80%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Vantage Point 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 84Very 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

$88,714

Median home value

$493,900

Median rent

$1,772/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Northglenn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.0 mi1,834Compare →
Five Star Online AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–121.7 mi494Compare →
Flatiron's AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privateK–121.8 mi412Compare →
Flatirons AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–121.8 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#44 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

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

About Vantage Point

Vantage Point is a public high school in Northglenn, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,620 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vantage Point

What grades does Vantage Point serve?

Vantage Point serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Vantage Point?

Vantage Point has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vantage Point?

The student-teacher ratio at Vantage Point is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vantage Point rank in CO?

Vantage Point ranks #1,620 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Vantage Point's MySchoolScout rating?

Vantage Point has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Vantage Point?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vantage Point has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Vantage Point a charter school?

No, Vantage Point is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vantage Point a Title I school?

No, Vantage Point is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vantage Point?

80.0% of students at Vantage Point 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.3%
4-Year Graduation
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 80234)
29,573
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
36.2
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 80234; 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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