Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,114 students in Fort Thomas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District are Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fort Thomas Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,114 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
22%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.44
# American Indian Students
4 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
32 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,816 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
90%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
214
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
237
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,427 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,427
$14,317
Spending / Student
$17,010
$14,055
Best Fort Thomas Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Woodfill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #55.
Moyer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,114 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Independent School District?
90% of Fort Thomas Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Thomas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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