Adams City High School

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

7200 QUEBEC PARKWAY
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

1,500 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Adams City High School, located at 7200 Quebec Parkway in Commerce City, Colorado, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Adams 14 School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a wide range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to student growth and its efforts to foster a supportive learning environment within the Commerce City area.

The school’s campus and culture are deeply integrated into the identity of Adams 14, focusing on equity, student engagement, and community partnership. Beyond traditional core subjects, Adams City High School typically offers various pathways, including career and technical education (CTE) programs, athletics, and clubs, aimed at developing well-rounded citizens. By focusing on academic rigor and personal development, the school strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and achieve success in their future endeavors.

1,500

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	1,365
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,365 (91.0%)
White
84 (5.6%)
Black
26 (1.7%)
Two or More
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
9 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
Phone:	(303)289-3111
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,014
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	263

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 408

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 346