Serving 261 students in grades 7-12, Fort Thomas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Thomas High School's student population of 261 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Mascot
Apaches
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Fort Thomas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Thomas High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
90%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
78%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Thomas High School's ranking?
Fort Thomas High School is ranked #1910 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Thomas High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fort Thomas High School?
261 students attend Fort Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Thomas High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Thomas High School?
Fort Thomas High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Thomas High School offer ?
Fort Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Thomas High School part of?
Fort Thomas High School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District.
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