THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL
Thornton High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson Union High school district, located in Daly City, CA with about 143 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Thornton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thornton High School is an alternative education campus located in Daly City, California, serving as part of the Jefferson Union High School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, Thornton focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles, recover credits, and stay on track toward high school graduation.
The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through its dedicated programs, Thornton High aims to foster resilience, self-discipline, and career readiness in its students. Families and prospective students can find more specific information regarding the school's curriculum, calendar, and support services on their official website at [ths.juhsd.net](http://ths.juhsd.net).
For more information, contact Thornton High at (650) 550-7840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Daly City, CA 94014-2643
(650) 550-7840
http://ths.juhsd.net
THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Daly City, CA with about 143 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Union High
- Total Students:
- 143
- Teachers:
- 11.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 143 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.0%
- White
- 15.4%
- Asian
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 32.9%
- Male
- 67.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.