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Thornton High School

115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
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Top 30%
Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Thornton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thornton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thornton High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thornton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thornton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thornton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thornton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thornton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thornton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
22%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thornton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thornton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thornton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thornton High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Thornton High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thornton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Thornton High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thornton High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thornton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thornton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton High School's ranking?
Thornton High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thornton High School often compared to?
Thornton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmoor High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornton High School?
The graduation rate of Thornton High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thornton High School?
77 students attend Thornton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thornton High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton High School?
Thornton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thornton High School offer ?
Thornton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thornton High School part of?
Thornton High School is part of Jefferson Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Thornton High School located?
Thornton High School is located in the Hillside neighborhood of Daly City, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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