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Public high school · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, Colorado

Thompson Valley High School

Thompson Valley High School rates 5.8, right at the middle of Thompson School District R-2j's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Thompson School District R-2j median is 5.8.

#1,186 of 1,829 schools in Colorado · Thompson School District R-2j: 5 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Thompson School District R-2j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Thompson Valley High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

It ranks 1,186 of 1,829 schools in Colorado and 20 of 31 in Thompson School District R-2j.

Math27%200 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading62%183 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.6
25% of the rating
Academics
7.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 80537; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Thompson Valley High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$83,746
Median home value
$460,100
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
49
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,584/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Loveland. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Loveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
24.5% participation · state average 2.7 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 35 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Loveland Classical School1.6 mi · charter
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  3. Thompson Valley High Schoolthis school
    5.8
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Thompson Valley High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Thompson Valley High School serve?

Thompson Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thompson Valley High School?

Thompson Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,033 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Valley High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thompson Valley High School rank in CO?

Thompson Valley High School ranks #1,186 of 1,829 schools in CO.

What is Thompson Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thompson Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Thompson Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson Valley High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Thompson Valley High School a charter school?

No, Thompson Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thompson Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Thompson Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Valley High School?

40.8% of students at Thompson Valley High School 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,033
Student-teacher ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Larimer County
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#20 of 31
Schools in district
32
District spending per student
$14,678
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 80537)
44,505
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
41.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.