Recognized for college readiness, graduation rates, and exceptional student success in our inclusive “IB for All” program.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Northfield High School Campus | Event details and schedule coming soon
Choosing a high school is about finding a community where your student will be welcomed, challenged and championed. Our school was built on a bold premise: every student, regardless of their starting point, can excel in a rigorous academic environment when given the right foundation. Through our inclusive IB for All model and dedicated 9th-grade support systems, we ensure every incoming Nighthawk is known, valued, and empowered to succeed from their very first day on campus.
Explore our academic programming, discover our support pillars, and learn how to join the Northfield community below.
At Northfield, all students engage in rigorous coursework through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. IB courses prepare students to be critical consumers of information who can read, write, and navigate the world with confidence and compassion—ensuring every student has access to college-level classes with high school support.
Research shows that the IB approach—rigorous academics, critical thinking, and real-world learning—benefits all students, not just those pursuing the full Diploma Program (DP). Even students who take individual IB courses gain skills that prepare them for college and future success.
Why IB for All Matters:
Research consistently shows that exposure to International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework benefits all students—not just those pursuing the full Diploma Program. By giving every student access to college-level rigor with built-in high school support, our graduates leave Northfield equipped with critical lifelong skills:
In short: IB for All gives every student the tools, mindset, and confidence to succeed—whether they pursue the full Diploma Program or select individual IB courses.
Explore the Research:
At Northfield, we don’t just set high expectations; we build the support systems to meet them. Our “IB for All” mission is built on a specialized, intentional foundation designed to help every incoming student navigate the transition from middle school to a championship-level high school.
Below, you’ll find the Four Pillars of our 9th-grade support system. Each represents a core component of how we provide IB classes with high school level support, ensuring that every Nighthawk is known, supported, and empowered to succeed academically and socially from day one.
Discover how our Gold and Navy House Structure creates a small-school feel within Northfield, helping every incoming 9th grader build lasting social connections and a strong sense of identity.
Learn about our foundational Advisory program—a mandatory class where certified teachers provide IB classes with high school level support, ensuring every student thrives in our IB for All environment.
Meet our specialized 9th-grade counseling team. With dedicated counselors for both the Gold and Navy Houses, we ensure an intentional, supportive foundation for every student’s high school journey.
See the power of peer-to-peer support in our Math Lab, where student tutors help their classmates raise scores while earning mandatory community service hours and building standout college applications.
Round 1 – Opens on Dec. 1, 2026 and closes on Jan. 19, 2027 at 4p.m. Families will be notified of placement results in late February.
Round 2 – Begins every year in March after families are notified of their Round 1 school placements. It is for:
Important note for waitlisted families: If your student was waitlisted at a school in Round 1, do not submit a Round 2 application to the same school, as your student already has a spot on the school’s waitlist.
Visit the DPS School Choice page for all the details and application.
Students who are in grades kindergarten through 12th who live at an address served by Denver Public Schools are guaranteed a seat at their boundary school or a school in their enrollment zone. Northfield High School enrollment is as a boundary school.
To find your boundary based on your address, visit the DPS School Finder.
Click the buttons below to view our online school profiles from Denver Public Schools (DPS) and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) as well as a link to our own school profile document.