Berthoud High School

bhs.tsd.org/

722 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Berthoud High School, located at 850 Spartan Avenue in Berthoud, Colorado, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Thompson School District. As a smaller-to-mid-sized high school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth, preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Berthoud High School maintains a vibrant campus culture defined by its "Spartan" spirit. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, which encourage student engagement and leadership. By blending a commitment to academic excellence with a focus on community involvement, Berthoud High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the individual potential of every student.

722

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berthoud High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	564
Hispanic	114
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
564 (78.1%)
Hispanic
114 (15.8%)
Two or More
29 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thompson School District R-2J
Phone:	(970)613-7700
Website:	http://bhs.tsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 175

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 187