Adams 12 Five Star Schools
| Adams County School District 12 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1500 E. 128th Ave. Thornton, Colorado 80241 |
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| Coordinates | 39°55′33″N 104°58′00″W / 39.925714°N 104.966549°W / 39.925714; -104.966549Coordinates: 39°55′33″N 104°58′00″W / 39.925714°N 104.966549°W / 39.925714; -104.966549 |
| Information | |
| Motto | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
| Superintendent | Chris Gdowski |
| Enrollment | 37,341 (fall 2006) |
| Area | Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster |
| Website | http://www.adams12.org/ |
The Adams County School District 12, commonly known as the Adams 12 Five Star Schools, is a public school district located in western Adams County, Colorado, United States. The district serves the suburban area immediately north of Denver including the communities of Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster.
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