- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080195000010
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Adams City High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 080195000010 · Commerce City, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,500 enr · 19.2:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kemp Elementary School (517 students)
Adams City High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Adams City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- Central Elemen 421
Central Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Adams City High School reports 1,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams City High School compares
Adams City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,500 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,666 (2022-23) → 1,586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.