Enrollment
331
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northglenn, CO
Vantage Point
Federal NCES profile for Vantage Point, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001172
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vantage Point earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vantage Point has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vantage Point ranks #1 of 5 schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vantage Point compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vantage Point
Vantage Point is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Northglenn, Colorado, enrolling 331 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Vantage Point is leaner than roughly 88% of Colorado schools and 34% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 331 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students) and Horizon High School (1,966 students) alongside Vantage Point.
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 Vantage Point compares
Vantage Point on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.5%
White 20.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Vantage Point is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which includes Vantage Point.
$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 Vantage Point Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vantage Point'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
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vantage Point
How many students attend Vantage Point?
Vantage Point has 331 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Northglenn, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vantage Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Vantage Point is 11:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vantage Point?
55.7% of students at Vantage Point are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vantage Point?
The largest demographic group at Vantage Point is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vantage Point?
Vantage Point has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vantage Point rank among schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Vantage Point ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Northglenn on the city page.
Is Vantage Point a good school?
Vantage Point earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. 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 Vantage Point, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.
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