Thunderridge High School

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Thunderridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1991 W Wildcat Reserve Pky,  Highlands Ranch, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
4.0
3.1
1,820 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Douglas Mclaren
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
72.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
39%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
75.2%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 609 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 546 Students
University of Denver 215 Students
University of Northern Colorado 210 Students
University of Colorado Denver 197 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 183 Students
Colorado School of Mines 168 Students
University of Wyoming 164 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 156 Students
Colorado Mesa University 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 244 Students
Psychology 150 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Biology 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Engineering 69 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Mechanical Engineering 65 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 406 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/26/2025
TR is an amazing school in Colorado. The school spirit especially around field day and wish week is incomparable. Most of the teachers are amazing and the stress levels are relatively low.
4.0 Alum
7/1/2024
Overall, the school provided a good education in a safe environment. Most of the teachers I had seemed genuinely passionate about the subjects they taught and wanted to see us succeed. The counselors there were very useful resources.
4.0 Alum
2/14/2024
I really enjoyed my experience in high school. The teachers, coaches, and students are all very welcoming. Teachers seem passionate about the subjects they teach.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
5.0 student
6/23/2020
My time there was great! There was a great sense of community and the teachers were amazing. Also, there were many foreign exchange students.
1.0 student
1/6/2020
Absolutely horrible. the worst staff,The principle is so rude. I walked into school one day wearing sweatpants and a hoodie, the principle told me to my face that i should have dressed up. This event really hurt my self esteem. worst time of my life. The staff is very underpaid which is why all the...
1.0 parent
12/18/2019
Horrible and frustrating! All three of my children have attended and the experience has been bad across the board. Looking for alternatives now as I don’t want them to go there anymore.
5.0 other
9/17/2018
I am so happy that I had the chance to attend TRHS. At the end of the day, it was a great school that provided me with many opportunities, and a sense of community throughout my school that I believe is uncommon in many other schools.

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Thunderridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highlands Ranch, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Thunderridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $844,344. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountain Vista High School, STEM School Highlands Ranch, Mile High Academy, and more. Learn more about what Highlands Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thunderridge High School.

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