Stargate Charter School

Stargate Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
14530 Washington St,  Thornton, CO
4.2
3.8
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
79%
Reading Proficiency
84%
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
84%
Math Proficiency
79%
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
33
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

#2 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#2 Best Charter MS in Colorado
#2 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 249 Students
Colorado State University 168 Students
Colorado School of Mines 121 Students
University of Colorado Denver 92 Students
University of Denver 76 Students
University of California - Berkeley 65 Students
Stanford University 65 Students
University of Northern Colorado 57 Students
Yale University 50 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 78 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Business 50 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Mechanical Engineering 32 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 24 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 48 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/11/2025
Stargate has been a life saver for my neurodivergent son. He is twice exceptional and thriving. The teachers work to figure out how to support him and ensure that he is being challenged in his academic strengths while also receiving support for Dyslexia and ADHD. A typical school could not meet the needs of my child and I am so grateful he has a peer group of students who get him.
5.0 Parent
12/10/2025
Stargate has been an amazing school for my kids. Both started in kindergarten and one graduated and the other soon to follow. Stargate prepares them for the future (to which college has been too easy for so many) and they are challenged. Staff and administration are supportive and go out of their way to help the students. We have had nothing but a positive experience. The negative reviews I see are definitely not from the majority.
5.0 Alum
3/17/2025
I went to Stargate for the full 13 years of my K-12 education. Kindergarten: I don't recall everything clearly, but it was a generally positive experience. Elementary school: The experience was positive, and prioritized a strong educational foundation with plenty of room for self discovery. Middle school: I had a very poor experience in middle school, and most Stargate students (I assume) would relate to that. The school has a high incidence rate of mental illness (as far as I can tell), and that usually becomes apparent as students begin to enter puberty. This is exacerbated by slightly worse middle school teachers than every other grade level chunk. High school: Fantastic for anyone who doesn't prioritize athletics. Academics, music, theater, the gym, student-led clubs and activities, dances, and just about everything else in phenomenal. Strengths: academics, culture. Weaknesses: sports. I love Stargate, and I strongly recommend students of any grade level to consider this school.
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3.8 44 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/31/2025
Our family has been going to Stargate for 10+ years and we have four kids who have attended. Stargate is terrible socially, emotionally, and academically for its students. The administration at the school refuses to see what is happening and it is getting worse. One reason is the forced segregation...
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1.0 parent
10/5/2025
Surprised to see similar feedback, then its not just me upset about Stargate Elementary, then obviously there is problem at elementary school.When we were new to Stargate few years ago, I heard a teacher had been laid off because of low scores in her classroom. Then I thought they were going to brin...
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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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,551 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% 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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