At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
89
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
53%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Thornton High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Daly City, California. The school enrolls 89 students. It is part of the Jefferson Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictJefferson Union High
County6081
CityDaly City
ZIP94014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061893001427
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment89
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino60.0%
Black / African American21.2%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
60.0%
Black
21.2%
Asian
4.7%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.