- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thornton, CO
Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080555001872
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Academy High School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080555001872 · Thornton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 18.1:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Academy High School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school
Academy High School
399 students
What this shows Academy High School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy High School compares
Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
White 8.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Academy High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy High School
How many students attend Academy High School?
Academy High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy High School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy High School?
44.8% of students at Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy High School?
Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy High School rank among high schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Academy High School, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.