D−
Thornton High
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
115 First Ave., Daly City, CA 94014 · (650) 550-7840 · Part of Jefferson Union High School District
Students
89
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Thornton High
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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115 First Ave., Daly City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 92
Grade 1014
Grade 1125
Grade 1248
Enrollment over time
104’20
65’21
77’22
116’23
89’24
Down 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 63%Asian 16%White 11%Two or more races 7%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.