Enrollment
1,844
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Northglenn, CO
Northglenn High School
Federal NCES profile for Northglenn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080690001188
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northglenn High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northglenn High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northglenn High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northglenn High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northglenn High School
Northglenn High School is a higher-need, large high school in Northglenn, Colorado, enrolling 1,844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students) and Horizon High School (1,966 students) alongside Northglenn 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 Northglenn High School compares
Northglenn 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,844
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 75.0%
White 17.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Northglenn High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which includes Northglenn High School.
$13,222
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 Northglenn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northglenn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
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 (~1,844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northglenn High School
How many students attend Northglenn High School?
Northglenn High School has 1,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northglenn, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northglenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northglenn High School is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northglenn High School?
50.4% of students at Northglenn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northglenn High School?
The largest demographic group at Northglenn High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northglenn High School?
Northglenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Northglenn High School rank among public schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Northglenn High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northglenn on the city page.
Is Northglenn High School a good school?
Northglenn High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Northglenn High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Mountain Range High School (1,788 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.
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