About Thompson School District
The Thompson School District is the 16th largest school district in Colorado, encompassing 362 square miles, and is the largest employer in Loveland and Berthoud. We are a pre-K through 12th grade district with eight early childhood centers, 19 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools and one charter school. District enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year was 15,332 students. Our district includes the cities of Loveland, Berthoud and the southern part of Fort Collins as well as parts of Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties. The district's 2009-2010 general fund budget is $118 million. Our schools offer a number of educational options including: secondary International Baccalaureate programs, a Math & Science focus high school, Core Knowledge programs, the Loveland area Integrated School of the Arts (K-12) and Advanced Placement programs. While the district's CSAP scores are consistently above state averages, we concentrate on the whole child, accentuated by our four main pillars: Basic skills in math and literacy; Creativity and critical thinking; Safety and belonging; and School to life. The district-wide graduating class of 2009 earned over $13 million in scholarships.
The Loveland/Berthoud area is located on the Front Range of the Rockies at about 5,000 feet. Less than an hour from both Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, the area offers recreational opportunities including: miles of hiking and biking trails; parks; lakes and rivers for fishing, boating and camping; numerous golf courses and athletic fields; as well as indoor and outdoor swimming and recreation facilities. Abundant higher education campuses and cultural opportunities are within a short distance. Home to a thriving arts community, Sculpture In The Park and the International Sculpture Show and Sale attract over 300 sculptors. Loveland alone boasts an art collection valued at over $6 million with over 275 permanent art placements. Loveland city arts facilities include a museum and the Rialto Theatre, where live performances and films are regularly scheduled.
