Best Thornton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 926 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 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Thornton, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Thornton, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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?
2 public high schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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