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#1311 of 1,815 schools in CO
Pathways Future Center
High School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Thornton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 E. 124TH AVENUE, Thornton, CO 80241
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathways Future Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathways Future Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,553
Median home value
$502,300
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Mountain Range High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,742 | Compare → |
| Five Star Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Prospect Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | Not available | 1,457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #30 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pathways Future Center is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathways Future Center
Pathways Future Center is a public high school in Thornton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 423 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathways Future Center
What grades does Pathways Future Center serve?
Pathways Future Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathways Future Center?
Pathways Future Center has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Future Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Future Center is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathways Future Center rank in CO?
Pathways Future Center ranks #1,311 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pathways Future Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathways Future Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pathways Future Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways Future Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Pathways Future Center a charter school?
No, Pathways Future Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathways Future Center a Title I school?
No, Pathways Future Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways Future Center?
72.6% of students at Pathways Future Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.8%
- Phone
- (720) 972-4723
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80241)
- 33,393
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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