Pathways Future Center

550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades 6-12, Pathways Future Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pathways Future Center's student population of 423 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Pathways Future Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathways Future Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1385 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pathways Future Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pathways Future Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pathways Future Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pathways Future Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pathways Future Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pathways Future Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Pathways Future Center and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
69%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pathways Future Center and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pathways Future Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathways Future Center's ranking?
Pathways Future Center is ranked #1385 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pathways Future Center often compared to?
Pathways Future Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Horizons K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Future Center?
The graduation rate of Pathways Future Center is 69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pathways Future Center?
423 students attend Pathways Future Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pathways Future Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Future Center?
Pathways Future Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pathways Future Center offer ?
Pathways Future Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pathways Future Center part of?
Pathways Future Center is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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