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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 2026-27 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
638 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
61,988 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 599 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.9%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
90%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
49%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
4%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,956 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,105 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,956
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,105
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) Public Schools (2026-27)
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 #544 out of 599 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 $21,105 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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