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Academy High School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades 9 to 12 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

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About Academy High School

Academy High School is a public school in Thornton, Colorado, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 399 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Thornton. There are about 17.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (22.5 teachers in all). It is one of 18 schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. There are 86 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
Phone	(303) 853-1900
School district	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	399
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22.5
Students per teacher	17.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080555001872). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Clayton Partnership SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Thornton · under 0.1 mi Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.1 mi Mapleton Early Career PreparationPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.1 mi North Valley School for Young AdultsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.1 mi Achieve AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 0.4 mi Monterey Community SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Denver, CO · 0.4 mi York InternationalPublic · Grades K to 12Thornton · 0.6 mi Meadow Community SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 0.8 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Academy High School serve?

Academy High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Academy High School?

Academy High School reported 399 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy High School?

About 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 399 students and 22.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Academy High School a public or charter school?

Academy High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Academy High School in?

Academy High School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/mapleton-school-district-no-1-in-the-county-of-adams-st/

Where is Academy High School located?

Academy High School is at 8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229. The phone number is (303) 853-1900.

How many other schools are near Academy High School?

There are 86 other schools within 5 miles of Academy High School in our directory.