Serving 1,500 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 20:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Commerce City, CO, covering approximately 47.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adams City High School's student population of 1,500 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,500 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Orange
School Mascot
Bubba The Eagle
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 #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 82.7%.
How many students attend Adams City High School?
1,500 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, 2% 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 20:1, 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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