Fort Thomas High School is a high school serving grades 7–12 in Fort Thomas, Arizona. It is operated by the Fort Thomas Unified School District, which also operates an elementary school. Combined, the two schools have some 600 students; 93% of the student body is Native American.
Serving 284 students in grades 7-12, Fort Thomas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Thomas High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fort Thomas school district, covering approximately 1,029.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 31.3 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest part of the zone extends up to 37.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Thomas High School's student population of 284 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fort Thomas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Thomas High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1901 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
90%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
77%
39%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
72%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Apaches
Source: 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 is ranked #1901 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Fort Thomas High School?
284 students attend Fort Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Thomas High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Thomas High School part of?
Fort Thomas High School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221).
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