Thornton High School vs. Northglenn High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, Thornton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,012 students in grades 9-12, Northglenn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,485 students
2,012 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1146 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
395
585
Grade 10 Students
389
516
Grade 11 Students
422
569
Grade 12 Students
279
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
72%
73%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
18%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%