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7.7 avg / 10

Fort Thomas Independent School District

School District · Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Students: 3,167
Teachers (FTE): 191

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,975

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#4 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,975

$1,011 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,167 students

Larger than Kentucky median

About Fort Thomas Independent

Fort Thomas Independent is a Fort Thomas, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,167 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $12,975 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Fort Thomas Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highlands High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Fort Thomas Independent students show an average math proficiency of 68.3% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Fort Thomas Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 68.3%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Thomas Independent with test data.

District Details

City
Fort Thomas
Total Enrollment
3,167
Teachers (FTE)
191
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fort Thomas Independent?

Fort Thomas Independent has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fort Thomas Independent?

The average composite rating for Fort Thomas Independent is 7.7/10. 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 Independent?

Fort Thomas Independent spends $12,975 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Thomas Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Thomas Independent is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fort Thomas Independent?

Highlands High School is the highest-rated school in Fort Thomas Independent with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Fort Thomas Independent?

Across schools in Fort Thomas Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fort Thomas Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Fort Thomas Independent has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
68.3%
ELA Proficiency
71.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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