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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Thornton at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
35,747 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
School District 27j
22,713 students | BRIGHTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
7,088 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Thornton
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Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
We’ve had great experience so far at GVA. They communicate frequently with parents, they engage in activities. They have a great understanding of children needs and it’s very diverse. They have a... More
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Global Village Academy - North
Parent / Guardian
March 13, 2025
We absolutely love this school. Teachers communicate well and are receptive. Thank love the fact they start stem at an early age and have an have amazing support.
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Stargate Charter School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
February 06, 2025
This school was horrible. All the teachers quit, cause they couldn't handle the students. The vice principal would always searched the middle schoolers almost every other day. Holes everywhere in the... More
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Explore Elementary School
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