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Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District

School District · Fort Thomas, Arizona

Students: 624
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

624

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#120 of 203

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,223

+$9,047 vs Arizona median

District size

624 students

Smaller than Arizona median

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Fort Thomas Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +2.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Fort Thomas Elementary School7.1 / 10
2Fort Thomas High School5.7 / 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. District-level spending was $20,223 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Thomas Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) students show an average math proficiency of 20.7% and ELA proficiency of 24.6%.

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

Math Proficiency20.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency24.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) with test data.

Schools in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)

4 schools

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Fort Thomas
Total Enrollment
624
Teachers (FTE)
54
District spending per student
$20,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)?

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)'s district-level spending was $20,223 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) with a composite score of 7.1/10.

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 20.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.6%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
20.7%
ELA Proficiency
24.6%

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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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