Very Good
#500 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
Thunderbird High School
High School · Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Phoenix, AZ
A Glendale Union High School District (4285) high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1750 W THUNDERBIRD RD, Phoenix, AZ 85023
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thunderbird High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Thunderbird 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$72,442
Median home value
$359,200
Median rent
$1,429/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec - Thunderbird High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Arizona Conservatory for Arts and AcademicsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Ombudsman - Charter WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 125 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunderbird High School is listed in Glendale Union High School District (4285); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunderbird High School
Thunderbird High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), serving approximately 1,547 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunderbird High School
What grades does Thunderbird High School serve?
Thunderbird High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thunderbird High School?
Thunderbird High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunderbird High School rank in AZ?
Thunderbird High School ranks #500 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Thunderbird High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunderbird High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Thunderbird High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunderbird High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thunderbird High School a charter school?
No, Thunderbird High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunderbird High School a Title I school?
No, Thunderbird High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (623) 915-8900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85023)
- 34,635
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 85023; 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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