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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,810 students in Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Colorado.
Public High Schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Public High School in Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York International, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
20 Schools
544 Schools
# Students
7,088 Students
323,273 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
18,325 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
29%
Graduation Rate
75%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.61
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,079 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
167 Students
10,912 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,608 Students
114,569 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
36%
# Black Students
109 Students
14,234 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,018 Students
165,704 Students
% White Students
15%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
931 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
14,861 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
534
492
# Students in K Grade:
483
2,898
# Students in 1st Grade:
519
3,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
510
3,067
# Students in 3rd Grade:
488
3,218
# Students in 4th Grade:
462
3,216
# Students in 5th Grade:
458
3,357
# Students in 6th Grade:
495
6,395
# Students in 7th Grade:
556
8,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
552
9,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
606
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
532
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
420
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,268 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,929 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,268
$15,418
Spending / Student
$21,929
$15,735
Best Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8980 York St
Denver, CO 80299
(303) 853-1270
Denver, CO 80299
(303) 853-1270
Grades: 8-12
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
York International
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9200 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1600
Grades: K-12
| 817 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mapleton Online
Magnet School
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Valley School For Young Adults
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Performing Arts School On Broadway
Magnet School
7350 North Broadway Suite 200
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
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