Enrollment
1,500
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Commerce City, CO
Adams City High School
Federal NCES profile for Adams City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080195000010
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams City High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams City High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams City High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams City High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams City High School
Adams City High School is a higher-need, large high school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 1,500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,500 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 676 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Kemp Elementary School (517 students) and Alsup Elementary School (492 students) alongside Adams City High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams City High School compares
Adams City High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
White 5.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Adams City High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, which includes Adams City High School.
$14,314
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adams City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Adams City High School
How many students attend Adams City High School?
Adams City High School has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Commerce City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams City High School is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams City High School?
62.8% of students at Adams City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams City High School?
The largest demographic group at Adams City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams City High School?
Adams City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams City High School rank among high schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams City High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Commerce City, 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 Commerce City on the city page.
Is Adams City High School a good school?
Adams City High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Adams City High School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Kemp Elementary School (517 students), Alsup Elementary School (492 students), and Dupont Elementary School (488 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.
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