Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District
School District · Fort Thomas, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fort Thomas High School
Fort Thomas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
Bylas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
Fort Thomas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#52 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,223
+$9,047 vs Arizona median
District size
624 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) ranks #52 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)'s schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Thomas High School (7.2/10), Mt. Turnbull Elementary School (6.8/10), and Fort Thomas Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Thomas High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Mt. Turnbull Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Fort Thomas Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) is a Fort Thomas, Arizona school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 624 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $20,223 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Thomas High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) students show an average math proficiency of 20.0% and ELA proficiency of 24.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) with test data.
Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Fort Thomas
- Total Enrollment
- 624
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
The average composite rating for Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) spends $20,223 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Fort Thomas High School is the highest-rated school in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?
Across schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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