Washington High School vs. Thunderbird High School
Should I attend Washington High School or Thunderbird High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,845 students in grades 9-12, Washington 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,615 students in grades 9-12, Thunderbird High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,845 students
1,615 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#828 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Graduation Rate
91%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
529
457
Grade 10 Students
492
426
Grade 11 Students
446
353
Grade 12 Students
378
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
65%
46%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
12%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
