Stargate Charter School

Stargate Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
14530 Washington St,  Thornton, CO
4.3
3.9
1,551 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Henderson/executive Director
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
81%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
16.6%
State Average
25%
Science
76.2%
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
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
52.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.2%
Hispanic
11.3%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#1 Best Charter MS in Colorado
#1 Best Charter HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 225 Students
Colorado State University 158 Students
Colorado School of Mines 112 Students
University of Colorado Denver 85 Students
University of Denver 71 Students
University of California - Berkeley 60 Students
University of Northern Colorado 56 Students
Stanford University 55 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 42 Students
Colorado Mesa University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 73 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 21 Students
Economics 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/23/2024
It is a very academically strong school, but can be somewhat demanding. It does a good job at college prep and is a good school overall.
4.0 Alum
12/14/2024
At school participating in extraculicular activities was one of my favorite things. Reaxhers involved us in arts such as painting and poetry and these were the things i loved the most. It was the best thing knowing that I am a student of the school. It was such a great pleasure.
4.0 Freshman
4/7/2023
Small school where people really care. Some teachers aren't the best but the majority are great. Building is clean and is pretty safe. Could be more accessible, doors inside and out, ramps, and more.
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3.9 42 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/30/2025
Half of Stargate teachers can't teach right. In recent years Stargate failed to hire good teachers, they are filling the teacher positions with subs and paras. If a teacher do not accept offer at the beginning of the school year or if they leave in the middle of the school year, then that class runs...
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1.0 parent
9/24/2025
As other reviewers have mentioned, Stargate has a bullying problem. They claim to have a 'no tolerance' policy, but there is no follow through with discipline. The safety at this school to deter a shooter is seriously lacking. The grading system--80% of a student's grade is test scores; only 20% fro...
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2.0 parent
7/23/2025
Not impressed at the elementary level. Maybe high school is better but the elementary school feels blah and I really don't see how it is different/better than a regular neighborhood school other than the highly over rated 'SEL' curriculum, the usefulness of which at this stage of a kid's life is dub...
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5.0 parent
3/13/2025
We absolutely love this school. Teachers communicate well and are receptive. Thank love the fact they start stem at an early age and have an have amazing support.
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Colorado Adams County Thornton 80023
Stargate Charter School

Stargate Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Thornton, CO and is served by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,551 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Stargate Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 32. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westgate Community School, Legacy High School, Mountain Range High School, and more. Learn more about what Thornton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stargate Charter School.

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