Thornton High School

Thornton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9351 Washington St,  Thornton, CO
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.4
3.1
1,485 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
78%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
12.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
3.9%
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
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
71.2%
White
16.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1.1%
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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver 247 Students
Colorado State University 212 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 207 Students
University of Colorado Denver 206 Students
University of Northern Colorado 155 Students
University of Denver 133 Students
Front Range Community College 114 Students
Colorado Mesa University 111 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 97 Students
Regis University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Biology 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 16 Students
Architecture 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 336 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/28/2025
My over all experience in thornton highschool was good but had up and downs that gave me character and gave me challenges to solve during my time.Also the diversity there is amazing with people coming from all over the world, like south America, to middleeast,to even Asia. You can find a huge amount of people from all around the world which helps anyone feel like they are welcomed
4.0 Senior
8/22/2023
The best part about Thornton High School is easily the diversity and teacher support. I have interacted with so many students of different backgrounds, and know all of my teachers very well. The worst part is the new rules that have been implemented, these include not being allowed to leave the lunchroom without a pass, being limited to using the bathroom in a class only twice a semester, and the commons no longer being open to students with food or during passing period.
3.0 NicheUser
4/28/2023
I liked all the teachers over there, it was a very diverse group of students. The thing I would like to change is the punishment of students, students should be getting expelled or facing consequences to make that school better and for students who want to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 12 Reviews
5.0 student
7/8/2020
My experience at this school is really good!
5.0 parent
12/2/2019
10 out of 10 this is a great school.
3.0 student
1/22/2018
I was a freshman at this school and I dropped out before second quarter. I got invited in the IB program, even though I don’t live in the Adams 12 district. The work for IB is obviously supposed to be harder but teachers didn’t help very much, and I often didn’t even turn in homework for my Math tea...
1.0 student
8/20/2017
Most teachers dont try to help students learn how they feel is best learning, they want to teach how they learn best, causing more people to fail.

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Thornton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 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 1,485 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Thornton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $412,218. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northglenn High School, Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts, Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Thornton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton High School.

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