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Fort Thomas High School

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Fort Thomas, AZ 85536

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Fort Thomas High School serves 247 students in grades 7-12.

Fort Thomas High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Fort Thomas High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

247 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Fort Thomas High School by grade.

School Rankings

Fort Thomas High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Fort Thomas High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#2014 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≤5%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Thomas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

6-9%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Thomas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fort Thomas High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

92%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

46%

Black

n/a

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Fort Thomas High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥90%

76%

This chart display graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Thomas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fort Thomas Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Thomas High School's ranking?

Fort Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School?

The graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.

How many students attend Fort Thomas High School?

247 students attend Fort Thomas High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Fort Thomas High School students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Thomas High School?

Fort Thomas High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Fort Thomas High School offer ?

Fort Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Fort Thomas High School part of?

Fort Thomas High School is part of Fort Thomas Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education