Northglenn High School
Tel:
(720)972-4600
- Northglenn High School serves 2,021 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Northglenn High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northglenn High School's student population of 2,021 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,021 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northglenn High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northglenn High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1228 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northglenn High School is Vantage Point (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stem Launch (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Hillcrest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 489 students
0.5 miles
10335 Croke Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720)972-5380 0.5 K-5 489 - Denver North Mor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.6 miles
9580 Damon Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(720)972-5540 0.6 PK-5 466 - Denver Stem Launch Grades: K-8 | 905 students
0.9 miles
9450 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80260
(720)972-5120 0.9 K-8 905 - Denver The Studio School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
0.9 miles
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720)972-3620 0.9 K-5 297 - Denver Westview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
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1300 Roseanna Drive
Denver, CO 80234
(720)972-5680 1.0 PK-5 494
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