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#834 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 46% in state

Thompson Valley High School

High School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO

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

1669 EAGLE DRIVE, Loveland, CO 80537

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$14,678
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Thompson Valley High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
27%

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

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thompson Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,348/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loveland), 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

$83,746

Median home value

$460,100

Median rent

$1,630/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

7%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harold Ferguson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.4 mi154Compare →
Loveland Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–121.6 mi1,007Compare →
Loveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.3 mi1,479Compare →
Campion AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.9 mi155Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Thompson School District R-2j

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#17 of 31
District spending per student
$14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thompson Valley High School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thompson Valley High School

Thompson Valley High School is a public high school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 1,033 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thompson Valley High School

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 #834 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Thompson Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thompson Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Larimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 80537)
44,505
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
41.1
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 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

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