Best Thornton Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 935 students in Thornton, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Thornton, CO are Westgate Community School and Pathways Future Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Thornton, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westgate Community School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Thornton, CO Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Thornton, CO include Westgate Community School and Pathways Future Center.
How many public high schools are located in Thornton, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Thornton, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton, CO?
Thornton, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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