Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Adams City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Adams City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams City High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Adams City High School is ranked #1681 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Adams City High School often compared to?
Adams City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lester R Arnold High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adams City High School?
The graduation rate of Adams City High School is 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Adams City High School?
1,586 students attend Adams City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Adams City High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams City High School?
Adams City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adams City High School offer ?
Adams City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Adams City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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