Northfield High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

northfield.dpsk12.org

2,137 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northfield High School, located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, is a comprehensive public high school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. It is widely recognized for its International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which is integrated across the curriculum to provide a globally-minded and rigorous academic experience. The school serves a diverse student population and is designed to emphasize inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded, community-engaged citizens.

Beyond its academic core, Northfield is known for its modern campus facilities and its robust extracurricular offerings, which include a wide range of competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture prioritizes personal growth and inclusivity, aiming to prepare students not only for post-secondary education but also for success in an increasingly interconnected world. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive environment, Northfield strives to be a cornerstone of the Central Park community.

2,137

Total Students

115.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	975
Hispanic	624
Black	301
Asian	56
Two or More	159
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
975 (45.9%)
Hispanic
624 (29.4%)
Black
301 (14.2%)
Two or More
159 (7.5%)
Asian
56 (2.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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 No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-8000
Website:	http://northfield.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 9 541

Grade 10 565

Grade 11 535

Grade 12 496