Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District

3998 W Ballpark St
Thatcher, AZ 85552-5188
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District 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 9 public high schools serving 24 students in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
Public High Schools in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
955 Schools
# Students
24 Students
438,863 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
22,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
(18-19)
45%
45%
(18-19)
44%
45%
(18-19)
<50%
78%
(2022-23)
100%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
33%
46%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
63%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (05-06)
$990
$7,988
Spending / Student (05-06)
$922
$7,012

Best Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Gift - Safford High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 W 11th St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Gift-morenci High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
473 Stadium Dr
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Gift - Thatcher High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N 3rd Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Gift - Duncan High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Stadium St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Gift - Pima High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E 200 South
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15502 W. Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gift-mt. Turnbull Academy
Vocational School
297 E Us Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 475-3050
Gr: 9-12

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50%
  • : 45%
  • : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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