Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 7,343 followers on LinkedIn. Adams 12 Five Star Schools is the sixth largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 36,000 students. | Adams 12 Five Star Schools is the sixth largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 35,000 students in North Metro Denver. Mission 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. Description 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.