Serving 1,770 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 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adams City High School's student population of 1,770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Adams City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams City High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
7%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams City High School's ranking?
Adams City High School is ranked #1681 out of 1,779 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Adams City High School?
1,770 students attend Adams City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Adams City High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 23:1, 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
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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