York International

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

776 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

York International, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to global education, holding status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This curriculum focuses on fostering critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and a global perspective, preparing students to be engaged and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic offerings, York International is known for its diverse and tight-knit community. By housing K-12 students under one roof, the school creates a unique environment where older students can serve as mentors to younger ones, fostering a strong sense of continuity and school spirit. The school emphasizes character development and personalized learning, aiming to support the individual growth of each student while maintaining high academic standards through the rigorous IB framework.

776

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York International
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	663
Black	5
Asian	37
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
663 (85.4%)
White
60 (7.7%)
Asian
37 (4.8%)
Two or More
10 (1.3%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1600
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 79