- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thornton, CO
North Valley School for Young Adults
Federal NCES profile for North Valley School for Young Adults, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080555006433
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley School for Young Adults earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley School for Young Adults has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley School for Young Adults ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555006433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
North Valley School for Young Adults shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080555006433 · Thornton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 20.4:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
North Valley School for Young Adults shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
North Valley School for Young Adults 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 102
North Valley School for Young Adults
102 students
What this shows North Valley School for Young Adults reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Valley School for Young Adults compares
North Valley School for Young Adults is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
White 10.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, North Valley School for Young Adults is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 North Valley School for Young Adults Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valley School for Young Adults'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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Valley School for Young Adults
How many students attend North Valley School for Young Adults?
North Valley School for Young Adults has 102 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley School for Young Adults?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley School for Young Adults is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Valley School for Young Adults?
37.5% of students at North Valley School for Young Adults are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley School for Young Adults?
The largest demographic group at North Valley School for Young Adults is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley School for Young Adults?
North Valley School for Young Adults has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Valley School for Young Adults rank among high schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley School for Young Adults ranks #2 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 North Valley School for Young Adults, 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.