- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Daly City, CA
Thornton High
Federal NCES profile for Thornton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061893001427
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Daly City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornton High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Daly City, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Union High · California
NCES ID 061893001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Thornton High grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+50.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 061893001427 · Daly City, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 14.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmoor High (1,278 students)
Thornton High grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+50.6%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thornton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmoor High
Westmoor High
1,278 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High
1,072 students
- Terra Nova Hig
Terra Nova High
740 students
- Oceana High 471
Oceana High
471 students
- This school 89
Thornton High
89 students
What this shows Thornton High reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton High compares
Thornton High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
Asian 15.9%
White 11.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Thornton High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson Union High reports $21,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Nova High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oceana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Daly City
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton High
How many students attend Thornton High?
Thornton High has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daly City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton High is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thornton High?
40.3% of students at Thornton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton High?
The largest demographic group at Thornton High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Daly City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton High?
Thornton High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thornton High rank among high schools in Daly City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Daly City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Daly City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Union High?
Besides Thornton High, Jefferson Union High also operates Westmoor High (1,278 students), Jefferson High (1,072 students), and Terra Nova High (740 students). See the Jefferson Union High district page for the complete list.