Welcome to Adams 12 Five Star Schools - Colorado's fifth largest school district

Located just seven miles north of downtown Denver, Adams 12 Five Star Schools is close to the conveniences of a major city center yet far enough to offer the quiet of the suburbs. The five stars represent the five unique communities the district serves: Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.

With more than 40,000 students and 5,000-plus caring staff members, the Five Star District offers families the benefits of a large district with a close-knit feel. That's reflected in the numerous opportunities for students, staff and parents at any of the district's 51 unique learning centers. To learn more about what's happening in the district, watch Five Star News.

The Five Star community has set its mind to improving student performance and this hard work has certainly blossomed into new areas of growth. Adams 12 Five Star Schools has demonstrated significant growth on the CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) tests three years in a row. For 2008, the Five Star District improved or held previous gains on the majority of CSAP tests or 15 of the 27 tests. In 2007, the district made gains on the majority of the 27 CSAP tests. Compared to all other school districts in metro Denver, the Five Star District made the most gains on the CSAP in 2005 and 2006.

No matter where you live, you have an opportunity to attend Adams 12 Five Star Schools. At the start of each school year, parents can begin applying for Choice for the following school year. This program allows children to attend a school outside their attendance area if there is space available. To learn more about being a part of this high-achieving district, visit our Choice Program.

We invite you to take a closer look at your neighborhood schools and take pride in the amazing things you've set your mind to accomplishing through your schools.