D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Thornton High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 115 First Ave., Daly City, CA 94014
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 5% · Math 5% proficient · 9th percentile in California
Graduation
C
67% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
116
Students
enrolled
20.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%9/100reading 4th percentile, math 14th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%29/10067% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −39 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency5% (−43 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−32 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate67% (−9 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic10%10%reading -36 pts, math -11 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -35 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 115 First Ave.
City Daly City
ZIP Code 94014
District 0618930
NCES School ID 061893001427
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94014

Understanding the community around Thornton High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $111,795
Per Capita Income $43,218
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $992,300
Median Rent $2,083
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thornton High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 43.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.7%
Asian 23.3%
Two or More Races 10.3%
White 6.0%
Black 4.3%
Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 116
Teachers (FTE) 5.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thornton High?
Thornton High has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thornton High?
Thornton High has 116 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1.
What grades does Thornton High serve?
Thornton High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thornton High receive per student?
Thornton High receives $33,180 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thornton High in 94014 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,012,437
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,333
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 94014

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026