Welcome to Adams 12 Five Star Schools - Colorado's fifth largest school district
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Join the nearly 43,000 students who call the Five Star District home
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.
Our mission is to engage and inspire all students to innovate, achieve and succeed in a safe and supportive environment by ensuring high quality instruction in every classroom, every day.
With nearly 43,000 students, 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 57 unique learning centers. Get the latest news about the Five Star District.
The Five Star community has made accelerating student achievement a focus and this hard work has certainly blossomed into new areas of growth. Schools in the Five Star District have routinely demonstrated significant academic achievement and growth on the CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) tests.
The Five Star District saw growth in the percentage of students scoring proficient and advanced on the 2011 Writing CSAP test in seven out of eight grade levels. District elementary and middle school students met or exceeded the state average for proficient and advanced on the 2011 Math CSAP in three of six grade levels. Five of our schools earned top honors in 2011 from the State of Colorado for outstanding performance on statewide assessments.
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.