Northglenn Senior High School

What Northglenn Senior High School does

Northglenn Senior High School (NHS) is a public high school located at 601 West 100th Place in Northglenn, Colorado, operating within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Founded in 1965, it is the oldest high school in the district and serves approximately 600 students in grades 9–12, supported by 166 staff members. The school's core product is its STEM Pathways Program, which comprises three specialized elective pathways: PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Sciences, and P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School), all built on a Project Lead the Way curriculum framework integrated with problem-based learning and transdisciplinary inquiry. The Tinker Studio maker space provides hands-on access to 3D printers, laser engravers, VR headsets, Arduinos, and drones, while the Biomedical Sciences pathway leverages the Anatomage Table for digital dissection.

The school's business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution: tuition is free, with revenue derived entirely from district allocations, state education funding, federal grants, and tax revenue. Minor ancillary fees (athletic fees, a $75 PE uniform fee for bowling, course-specific fees) generate nominal income. Distribution occurs through the Adams 12 school choice enrollment process, with STEM pathways open districtwide via a three-round application cycle (December and February deadlines). Retention is driven by embedded community and industry partnerships with CableLabs, Solid Power, the City of Northglenn, Front Range Community College, UCCS, CU Boulder, Denver Zoo, and others, which provide internships, mentoring, capstone projects, and concurrent enrollment college credit. Students accepted into pathways receive priority scheduling, guaranteed admission to select Colorado universities, and P-TECH students graduate with a free associate degree in Computer Information Systems.

Name

Northglenn Senior High School

Legal name

Northglenn High School

Website

https://northglennh.adams12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northglenn Senior High School is a public high school in Northglenn, Colorado, serving approximately 600 students with three specialized STEM pathways (PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Sciences, P-TECH) offering college credit and a free associate degree through industry and higher-education partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• STEM curriculum pathways
• Project lead the way
• Concurrent college enrollment
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Northglenn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Education: Northglenn High School is a public high school within Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, funded through district and state education allocations. Education is provided at no direct cost to students. Revenue supports instructional operations, facilities, and staffing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northglenn High School provides tuition-free public secondary education to grades 9-12 within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Its core offering is a STEM-focused curriculum built around three specialized elective pathways—PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Sciences, and P-TECH (Computer Information Systems)—that integrate problem-based learning, industry partnerships, and concurrent college credit through UCCS, CU Boulder, and Front Range Community College, with P-TECH students graduating with a free associate degree.

Product overview

Northglenn High School is a fully comprehensive neighborhood STEM school offering a portfolio of educational programs and pathways. The core offering is the STEM Pathways Program with three specialized elective pathways: PLTW Engineering, PLTW Biomedical Sciences, and P-TECH. Supporting programs include JROTC, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Concurrent Enrollment partnerships with UCCS and Front Range Community College, Career and Technical Education (CTE/FutureForward), and diploma endorsement programs (Seal of Biliteracy, Seal of Climate Literacy). Library services provide digital resources through Sora, Destiny Discover, and MackinVia platforms. All programs emphasize problem-based learning with industry partnerships and college readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FutureForward: Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming under Adams 12 Five Star Schools that gives students a competitive advantage for college, career, or military.

Products and services

• STEM Pathways Program
• PLTW Engineering Pathway
• PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway
• P-TECH Pathway (Computer Information Systems)
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Concurrent Enrollment Program
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) / FutureForward
• Seal of Biliteracy
• Seal of Climate Literacy
• Library Services

Quantifiable outcome

• P-TECH students earn a free associate degree, saving families $12,172.40 per student
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Front Range Community College (FRCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016FRCC is the primary college partner for the P-TECH pathway, providing the Computer Information Systems associate degree program. P-TECH students complete their AAS degree at FRCC's Westminster Campus. All tuition, fees, books, and expenses are covered by the program at no cost to students.
• CableLabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCableLabs is an industry partner in the P-TECH pathway, providing students with industry exposure, mentoring, potential internships, and real-world technology challenges. Students visit CableLabs during the summer bridge program between 8th and 9th grade.
• City of NorthglenncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Northglenn partners with the P-TECH pathway and senior design STEM classes. City partnerships include hosting student visits, providing problem statements for PBL projects, and collaborating on annual Business Appreciation Breakfast centerpieces created by senior design students.
• Solid PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolid Power is a P-TECH industry partner in the renewable energy/technology sector. Students visit Solid Power during the summer bridge program. The Colorado Polis Administration announced Solid Power's planned expansion creating 40 new jobs in renewable energy sector, reinforcing the partnership's relevance to workforce development.
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCCS is the college partner providing dual enrollment college credit for PLTW Engineering and PLTW Biomedical Sciences pathways. Students can earn college credit for all PLTW classes starting freshman year through UCCS. Also provides guaranteed admission to select Colorado universities.
• CU Succeed (University of Colorado Boulder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCU Succeed provides concurrent enrollment courses for the P-TECH pathway, specifically Computer Science and P-TECH pathway courses including Introduction to PC Applications, Complete Word Processing, Complete Spreadsheets, Computer Science I, Introduction to Programming, Database Design, and Introduction to SQL.
• Denver ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Zoo is a partner for the Biomedical Innovation senior design course, providing mentorship and real-world research projects for 12th-grade students exploring topics in clinical medicine, physiology, and public health.
• CSU Little Shop of PhysicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado State University Little Shop of Physics provides hands-on science enrichment and mentorship opportunities for Biomedical Innovation students at Northglenn's STEM pathway.
• Butterfly PavilionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerButterfly Pavilion partners with Northglenn's Biomedical Innovation pathway as a mentor and project collaborator for student research projects in life sciences and environmental education.
• A Precious ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in the Ceramics class partnered with A Precious Child to support families in difficult times by creating handmade ceramic vessels for the organization's boutique.
• CU Boulder Society of Hispanic EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado School of Mines Society of Hispanic Engineers provides professional development opportunities and career pathway guidance for STEM pathway students seeking higher education in engineering.
• STEM BlazersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Blazers is a program providing girls with opportunities in STEM careers, offering professional development and mentorship for female students in Northglenn's STEM pathways.
• FutureForward (Adams 12 CTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education programming, branded as FutureForward in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, is housed at Northglenn and provides students with Explore, Engage, and Equip pathways for college, career, and military readiness. Programs include CTE pathways in Business, Marketing, Culinary, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Visual Arts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Tech High: San Diego-area public charter school network built around project-based learning and industry connections. Comparable for the PBL-with-industry-partners pedagogical model that underpins Northglenn's STEM pathways, and as a peer in the broader STEM-school category.
• DSST Public Schools: Denver-area charter network with STEM-focused campuses serving grades 6-12. Directly comparable as a competing Denver-metro STEM school option that draws from a similar demographic and competes for the same families exploring school choice.
• Mountain Range High School: Fourth comprehensive high school in Adams 12 Five Star Schools district (Federal Heights, CO). Comparable in scale and program mix; together with Horizon and Legacy forms the direct competitive set Northglenn competes with for Adams 12 enrollment.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter school network known for rigorous STEM-heavy curriculum, AP-heavy course offerings, and college-prep focus. Comparable as a STEM-branded school organization competing for families prioritizing STEM outcomes, though operating via a different governance model (charter vs. traditional public).
• Legacy High School: Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school in Broomfield, CO. Directly comparable as a district peer with similar size, demographics, and elective pathway offerings, competing with Northglenn for intra-district school-choice enrollment.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Premier STEM-focused public magnet high school in Fairfax County, Virginia. Highly comparable as a public school with national STEM reputation, selective admissions, industry research partnerships, and a waiting list — the gold-standard reference point for Northglenn's STEM positioning strategy.
• P-TECH Network (IBM-led model): National network of P-TECH schools offering free associate degrees through industry-college partnerships. Northglenn's P-TECH pathway is a member of this network model; peer comparison useful for benchmarking the program's outcomes, partner depth, and replication quality.
• Horizon High School: Sibling high school within Adams 12 Five Star Schools district serving Thornton/Westminster, CO. Directly comparable as a district peer competing for the same school-choice families and offering its own elective pathways; most relevant comparison for enrollment share dynamics.

Emerging players

• KIPP Colorado Public Schools: Denver-area charter network expanding high school options with college-prep and STEM-adjacent programming. Comparable as a regional emerging player pulling from a similar demographic and competing for families exploring alternative public school options in the Denver metro.

Broad incumbents

• Cherry Creek Innovation Campus: Career and technical education hub serving multiple Cherry Creek School District high schools near Denver. Comparable as a broader-portfolio CTE/STEM center offering concurrent enrollment and industry pathways — a regional incumbent model that overlaps with Northglenn's FutureForward CTE hosting role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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