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Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Thornton High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thornton High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Thornton High School had an API growth score of 534 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Thornton High School's 2011 base score was 544 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Thornton High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thornton High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Jefferson High School 0.4 miles | ![]() |
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| North Community High School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| North Community High School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Westmoor High School 1.3 miles | ![]() |
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| San Francisco Christian School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Alt. School
- Grades 9-12
- Jefferson Union High School District
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Contact
Thornton High School115 First Ave
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
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Test Scores
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
English-Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Algebra I
English Language Arts
U.S. History
English-Language Arts
Math
Earth Science
English Language Arts
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Biology
Earth Science
World History
English-Language Arts
Math
English Language Arts
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English-Language Arts
Math
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
World History
Algebra I
Earth Science
English Language Arts
U.S. History
TestRating
2 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 226Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Thornton High School had 22% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Thornton High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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