Thunderridge High School serves 1,880 students in grades 9-12.
Thunderridge High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunderridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thunderridge High School's student population of 1,880 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunderridge High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thunderridge High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
76%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderridge High School's ranking?
Thunderridge High School is ranked #111 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thunderridge High School?
The graduation rate of Thunderridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Thunderridge High School?
1,880 students attend Thunderridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thunderridge High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunderridge High School?
Thunderridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thunderridge High School offer ?
Thunderridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thunderridge High School part of?
Thunderridge High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (School Closed)
October 16, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Teacher Workday (No Students - School Closed)
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Winter Break (School Closed)
December 25, 2023 (Monday)
Teacher Workday (School Closed)
January 08, 2024 (Monday)
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