Thornton Junior High

thornton.fremont.k12.ca.us

1,302 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thornton Junior High School, located in the Irvington district of Fremont, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Fremont Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The campus fosters a diverse learning environment, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond academics, Thornton Junior High places a strong focus on student development through a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music programs, and various student clubs. The school community is known for its active parent involvement and a supportive culture that prioritizes character building and inclusivity. By balancing high educational standards with social-emotional learning, Thornton aims to create a well-rounded foundation for its students as they progress toward their future academic goals.

1,302

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	144
Black	27
Asian	991
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
991 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
144 (11.1 %)
White
95 (7.3 %)
Two or More
35 (2.7 %)
Black
27 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fremont Unified
Phone:	(510)793-9090
Website:	http://thornton.fremont.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* 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 7 618

Grade 8 684

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thornton Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	618
Grade 8	684

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thornton Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	644	49.5%
Male	658	50.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th