Thornton High School

9351 WASHINGTON STREET
THORNTON, CO 80229

thorntonh.adams12.org

1,412 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,412

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	1,006
Black	26
Asian	87
Two or More	36
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,006 (71.2 %)
White
239 (16.9 %)
Asian
87 (6.2 %)
Two or More
36 (2.5 %)
Black
26 (1.8 %)
American Indian
15 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-4800
Website:	http://thorntonh.adams12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	994
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	138

* 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 9 378

Grade 10 394

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 248