Adams City High School is a high school located in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. It is a part of Adams County School District 14. Commerce City was originally known as Adams City.
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Adams City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Adams City High School's student population of 1,586 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Green, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Adams City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams City High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bubba The Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams City High School's ranking?
Adams City High School is ranked #1667 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Adams City High School often compared to?
Adams City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lester R Arnold High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adams City High School?
The graduation rate of Adams City High School is 83%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Adams City High School?
1,586 students attend Adams City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Adams City High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams City High School?
Adams City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adams City High School offer ?
Adams City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams City High School part of?
Adams City High School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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