For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 612 students in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District. 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) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
612 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#592 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.65
# American Indian Students
579 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
95%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
47%
# Black Students
n/a
63,778 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
31 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
55
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,534 is higher than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,082 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,534
$11,275
Spending / Student
$19,082
$11,178
Best Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 27 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
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fort Thomas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-5524
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-5524
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District manages 4 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District is ranked #590 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District?
95% of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District students are American Indian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,082 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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