THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL
THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 1,706 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 88 teachers, THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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, located at 9351 Washington Street in Thornton, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a traditional campus environment while leveraging the resources of one of the larger districts in the Denver metropolitan area to provide a wide array of educational programming.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture, encouraging students to participate in a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led organizations. By integrating rigorous coursework with opportunities for career and technical education, THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL aims to equip its students with both the practical skills and the critical thinking abilities necessary for life after graduation. Prospective students and families can find detailed information regarding curriculum, school spirit, and administrative resources on the official school website at http://thorntonh.adams12.org.
For more information, contact THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL at (720) 972-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80229-3520
(720) 972-4800
http://thorntonh.adams12.org
THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in THORNTON, CO with about 1,706 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,706
- Teachers:
- 88.91
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 1,706 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.5%
- White
- 21.2%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.