Thornton High School vs. Jefferson High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thornton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 116 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
116 students
1,071 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#5013 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
2
248
Grade 10 Students
6
295
Grade 11 Students
36
262
Grade 12 Students
72
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
23%
38%
% Hispanic
52%
49%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
