Welcome to Northfield High School

Home of the Nighthawks

Mission: Northfield High School engages students in a rich and challenging academic program, empowering them to discover their own strengths and pursue areas of personal interest. Our teachers will inspire students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, creative problem solvers and effective communicators. Our focus on collaborative and global learning will ensure graduates are prepared to be fully informed and principled citizens of the world.

Vision: Learning about ourselves and the world. Setting the standard for educational equity and academic excellence.

News

From 2,000 to 100: Ari Bekelman Named Boettcher Scholarship Finalist!

Northfield High School is proud to celebrate senior Ari Bekelman for reaching the final stage of the most rigorous scholarship selection process in the state. Ari has been named a 2025 Boettcher Scholarship Finalist, placing him among the top 100Continue Reading

Power in Identity

Denver Public School district is highlighting students, educators and community members in a campaign that celebrates the DPS experience. We are honored to have Cole Ritter and Kedi Ochs featured in one installment. How Northfield Educators Help Empower Ninth GradeContinue Reading

Northfield High School: Among Colorado’s Best with a 98% Graduation Rate

We are proud to announce that the Colorado Department of Education data referenced in a Chalkbeat story shows Northfield High School achieved a 98% graduation rate for the Class of 2025—one of the highest performing schools in Colorado! This historicContinue Reading


Upcoming Events

02
Feb
Winter Spirit Week
02
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
02
Feb
Winter Spirit Week: BBQ Dad Day
02
Feb
9:30 – Late Start Day
03
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
03
Feb
Winter Spirit Week: Meme Day
04
Feb
Winter Spirit Week: Music Idol Day
04
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
04
Feb
Collaborative School Committee Meeting
05
Feb
Winter Spirit Week: Y2K Day
05
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
06
Feb
Winter Spirit Week: Blackout Day
06
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
09
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
09
Feb
9:30 – Late Start Day
10
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
11
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
11
Feb
Spring Senior Meeting – Students Only
12
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
13
Feb
NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
16
Feb
NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
23
Feb
9:30 – Late Start Day
27
Feb
NO SCHOOL – Professional Development
02
Mar
9:30 – Late Start Day
09
Mar
9:30 – Late Start Day
11
Mar
PAC meeting (Hold)
12
Mar
Senior Cap & Gown Picture Day
13
Mar
The Northfield Foundation Scholarship App Closes
14
Mar
SAT Testing Site (we only provide the location)
16
Mar
9:30 – Late Start Day
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