Adams City High School is an abandoned high school in Commerce City, Colorado. The school, which has been standing in despair for 13 years since its closure in 2009, is slowly turning into a ruin with its grounds being a favorite spot for vandalism and graffiti artists.

Why was the school closed and deserted?

As the population of the students increased in the school, a larger and more spacious studying was required. This prompted the government to relocate the school only a few yards to a new Adams City High School off Quebec parkway. The old Adams City High School was abandoned and left to decay in despair.

What’s the current situation of the school?

For 12 years now, vandalism and illegal activities is the new norm in the school premises. Pianos and furniture's worth millions have been destroyed in the short period that the school has lied unused. Break-ins by teenagers who host illegal parties in the buildings have reduced the once clean campus into a dumpsite for after-party litter. The community in conjunction with the district officials has plans of renovating some sections of the school campus to be used by the community. Due to inadequate funds, the cafeteria, theater, and media center will be renovated while the rest will be demolished.

Is it safe to visit the old Adams High School Campus?

The old school buildings which are now a semi-dumpsite pose threats, injuries, and illnesses to those who trespass or visit the abandoned school. The school which is still under the management of the board directors of Adams City High is closed and does not allow tours or trespassers on the property. During a presentation by a representative from the insurance company, they deemed the school as ‘’an accident waiting to happen.’’ Although they were disappointed by the district for letting the building get to extreme levels of deterioration and despair. The insurance company suggested demolition of the old school building saying it was the safest option. Adams City High School was scheduled to be demolished by 2022. Although the date is still not known, rehabilitation is scheduled to start shortly after the demolition process.