Thornton High

ths.juhsd.net

77 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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).

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	36
Asian	17
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
36 (46.8 %)
Asian
17 (22.1 %)
White
11 (14.3 %)
Two or More
9 (11.7 %)
American Indian
3 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Union High
Phone:	(650)550-7840
Website:	http://ths.juhsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 42