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North Valley School For Young Adults

8990 York St
Denver, CO 80229
North Valley School For Young Adults serves 94 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

North Valley School For Young Adults's student population of 94 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of North Valley School For Young Adults is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
81%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(22-23)
30-34%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Valley School For Young Adults often compared to?
North Valley School For Young Adultsis often viewed alongside schools like York International, Denver Center For International Studies by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of North Valley School For Young Adults?
The graduation rate of North Valley School For Young Adults is 30-34%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Valley School For Young Adults?
94 students attend North Valley School For Young Adults.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Valley School For Young Adults students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Valley School For Young Adults?
North Valley School For Young Adults has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Valley School For Young Adults offer ?
North Valley School For Young Adults offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Valley School For Young Adults part of?
North Valley School For Young Adults is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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