Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 638 students in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
638 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.9%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
% American Indian
90%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,779 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,304 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,779
$11,558
Spending / Student
$18,304
$11,459
Best Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Fort Thomas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-2879
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-2879
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) manages 4 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) is ranked #546 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
90% of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,304 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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