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#167 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 8% in state

Thatcher High School

High School · Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Thatcher, AZ

A Thatcher Unified District (4219) high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 610, Thatcher, AZ 85552

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$8,891
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Thatcher High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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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The neighborhood

Where Thatcher 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated721/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thatcher), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,658

Median home value

$280,200

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagle Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.77–120.5 mi42Compare →
Gift - Gila Institute for TechnologyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi21Compare →
Gift - Safford High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.9 mi1Compare →
Safford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.9 mi846Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Thatcher Unified District (4219)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$8,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thatcher High School is listed in Thatcher Unified District (4219); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thatcher High School

Thatcher High School is a public high school in Thatcher, AZ, part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), serving approximately 512 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thatcher High School

What grades does Thatcher High School serve?

Thatcher High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thatcher High School?

Thatcher High School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thatcher High School rank in AZ?

Thatcher High School ranks #167 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Thatcher High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thatcher High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Thatcher High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thatcher High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thatcher High School a charter school?

No, Thatcher High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thatcher High School a Title I school?

No, Thatcher High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Graham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85552)
6,619
Area median age
30.6
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 85552; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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