Thornton High School
School Overview
Thornton High School is a public school located in Thornton, Colorado. It is a school in Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,706 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,706 students are attending Thornton High School. By gender, there are 893 and 813 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thornton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 70 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 70 | 38 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thornton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 96.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 85 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.5% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 213 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 82,303 Households |
| Population | 235,597 |
| Male | 117,814 |
| Female | 118,409 |
| Child Population | 76,619 |
| Total Housing Units | 85,570 Units |
| Average House Value | $340,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,462 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $80,469 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.82% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thornton High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 29 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 823 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 365 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thornton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 823 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 365 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 53 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in THORNTON, Colorado
4 private schools are serving students in THORNTON, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.