Very Good
#643 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 32% in state
Fort Thomas High School
High School · Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) · Fort Thomas, AZ
A Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Highway 70, Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Thomas High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fort Thomas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,083
Median home value
$152,500
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Turnbull AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Thomas High School is listed in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Thomas High School
Fort Thomas High School is a public high school in Fort Thomas, AZ, part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221), serving approximately 261 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Thomas High School
What grades does Fort Thomas High School serve?
Fort Thomas High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Thomas High School?
Fort Thomas High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Thomas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Thomas High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Thomas High School rank in AZ?
Fort Thomas High School ranks #643 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Fort Thomas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Thomas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Thomas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Thomas High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Thomas High School a charter school?
No, Fort Thomas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Thomas High School a Title I school?
No, Fort Thomas High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (928) 965-2879
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85536)
- 319
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85536; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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