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Best High Schools in Thornton, Colorado

Compare 11 high schools in Thornton. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

11
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
21,778
Total Students
Across Thornton
17.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
11 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,784 students at Riverdale Ridge High School.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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About High Schools in Thornton

Thornton, Colorado offers 11 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Academy High School

publichighGrade 9-12
8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Riverdale Ridge High School

publichighGrade 9-12
13380 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602
N/A
Rating
Students
1,784
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts

publichighGrade 9-12
8980 York St, Thornton, CO 80299
N/A
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mapleton Early Career Preparation

publichighGrade 9-12
8980 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

York International

publichighK-12
9200 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

North Valley School For Young Adults

publichighGrade 9-12
8990 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
102
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Stargate Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12
14530 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80023
N/A
Rating
Students
1,572
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Thornton High School

publichighGrade 9-12
9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
1,439
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Westgate Community School

charter schoolhighK-12
12500 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80241
N/A
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

New America School - Thornton

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8978 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229
N/A
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Pathways Future Center

publichighGrade 6-12
550 E. 124Th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241
N/A
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in Thornton, Colorado?

There are several high schools in Thornton, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in Thornton?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Thornton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Thornton?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Thornton is 17.4:1.