Summary:
The Fort Thomas Unified District in Arizona operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds with a high concentration of Native American students.
Fort Thomas High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest graduation rate of 96% and the lowest dropout rate of 5%. It also boasts the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, though its science proficiency lags behind. In contrast, Mt. Turnbull Elementary School has the lowest test scores and the highest per-student spending in the district at $24,938, despite serving a student population that is 99.16% Native American.
The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools reporting high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The alternative school, Mt. Turnbull Academy, stands out with an alarmingly low graduation rate of 27.3% and a dropout rate of 32.5%, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support for these vulnerable students.
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