Fort Thomas High School

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Fort Thomas High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Fort Thomas Unified District, which is ranked 463 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Thomas High School has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (over 90%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 12-31% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40% and 32%, respectively. While the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has been relatively high, reaching 5% in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, over 80% of the students at Fort Thomas High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Thatcher High School and Pima High School, Fort Thomas High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Native American and White students performing better than the overall student population, while Hispanic and Special Education students have struggled. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,342 to $16,380 over the past few years, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation or utilization.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 Highway 70
       Fort Thomas, AZ  85536


(928) 965-2879

District: Fort Thomas Unified District


Feeder schools for Fort Thomas High School:

Elementary:    Fort Thomas Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
89.7%
White:
4.6%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Fort Thomas High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fort Thomas High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Thomas High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (89.7%), Hispanic (4.6%), White (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Thomas High School is 10. (See more...)
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Rank History for Fort Thomas High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 6.48 642nd 663 3.2%
2010 10.08 660th 692 4.6%
2011 3.45 674th 685 1.6%
2012 9.72 736th 772 4.7%
2013 8.99 749th 787 4.8%
2014 15.51 614th 690 11.0%
2016 8.43 666th 677 1.6%
2017 11.80 665th 695 4.3%
2018 14.76 631st 711 11.3%
2021 10.71 818th 832 1.7%
2023 9.12 846th 854 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.18 573rd 650 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.99 612th 789 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 504th 624 19.2%
2021 12.93 783rd 820 4.5%
2023 9.53 794th 806 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.91 567th 617 8.1%
2021 11.81 800th 818 2.2%
2023 9.10 802nd 810 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 39th 62 37.1%
2021 31.38 272nd 390 30.3%
2023 9.34 156th 159 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.97 736th 780 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fort Thomas High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 19.89 310th 395 21.5%
2010 19.18 323rd 403 19.9%
2011 16.65 332nd 397 16.4%
2012 19.71 381st 471 19.1%
2013 31.21 346th 491 29.5%
2014 41.14 244th 394 38.1%
2016 19.98 309th 406 23.9%
2017 17.15 336th 416 19.2%
2018 17.16 340th 420 19.0%
2021 29.02 324th 509 36.3%
2022 19.40 354th 464 23.7%
2023 32.74 284th 469 39.4%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.51 77th 374 79.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.96 159th 168 5.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.12 282nd 354 20.3%
2021 37.05 271st 492 44.9%
2022 22.06 327th 456 28.3%
2023 30.43 277th 406 31.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.48 331st 370 10.5%
2021 23.01 378th 492 23.2%
2022 17.08 364th 455 20.0%
2023 40.08 232nd 429 45.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 49th 68 27.9%
2021 37.70 105th 256 59.0%
2022 22.17 253rd 255 0.8%
2023 34.31 69th 128 46.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fort Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.26 251st 448 44.0%
2022 80.42 50th 409 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Thomas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 23 0 0 1 125 n/a n/a -25 124
1989 25 0 0 1 108 n/a n/a -15 119
1990 26 n/a n/a n/a 98 n/a n/a -5 119
1991 22 0 0 0 102 n/a n/a -12 112
1992 32 0 0 1 102 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 49 0 0 0 169 n/a n/a 0 218
1994 54 0 0 0 193 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 47 0 0 1 234 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 47 0 0 1 234 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 46 0 0 3 229 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 32 0 0 1 143 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 28 0 0 1 147 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 27 0 0 1 146 n/a n/a 0 174
2001 21 0 0 0 151 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 24 0 0 1 247 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 24 0 0 1 247 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 23 0 0 3 260 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 16 0 0 3 276 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 13 0 0 4 276 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 10 0 0 3 242 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 10 0 0 0 228 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 13 0 0 3 228 n/a n/a 0 244
2010 11 1 0 2 205 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 15 0 0 1 194 1 0 0 211
2012 12 0 0 2 185 0 0 0 199
2013 18 0 0 2 183 0 0 0 203
2014 22 0 0 1 183 1 0 0 207
2015 22 0 0 3 177 1 1 0 204
2016 21 0 0 4 189 0 0 0 214
2017 22 1 0 4 193 0 0 0 220
2018 23 0 0 4 199 0 0 0 226
2019 16 0 0 5 214 0 0 0 235
2020 16 0 0 5 217 0 2 0 240
2021 16 0 0 4 227 0 0 0 247
2022 13 0 0 2 228 0 0 0 243
2023 18 0 0 4 230 0 0 0 252
2024 12 0 0 12 234 0 3 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 9.8 12.6 n/a
1989 119 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 119 n/a n/a 0
1991 112 14.5 7.7 n/a
1992 135 17.0 7.9 n/a
1993 218 18.5 11.8 n/a
1994 247 18.5 13.4 n/a
1995 282 18.8 15.0 n/a
1996 282 18.8 15.0 n/a
1997 278 20.5 13.6 n/a
1998 176 19.3 9.1 n/a
1999 176 19.3 9.1 n/a
2000 174 18.4 9.5 n/a
2001 172 19.0 9.1 n/a
2002 272 13.0 20.9 n/a
2003 272 13.0 20.9 n/a
2004 286 14.1 20.3 99
2005 295 13.1 22.5 99
2006 293 13.4 21.9 85.3
2007 255 14.8 17.2 98.8
2008 238 14.8 16.1 98.7
2009 244 17.8 13.7 57.4
2010 219 15.8 13.8 98.6
2011 211 17.8 11.8 98.6
2012 199 17.8 11.1 98.5
2013 203 n/a n/a n/a
2014 207 25.5 8.1 98.6
2015 204 23.0 8.8 0
2016 214 21.0 10.1 n/a
2017 220 20.0 11.0 n/a
2018 226 20.8 10.8 83.6
2019 235 18.3 12.7 83.4
2020 240 23.3 10.2 81.7
2021 247 20.5 12.0 81.8
2022 243 19.0 12.7 81.9
2023 252 24.0 10.5 81.7
2024 261 26.0 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 9.8 12.6 n/a
1989 119 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 119 n/a n/a 0
1991 112 14.5 7.7 n/a
1992 135 17.0 7.9 n/a
1993 218 18.5 11.8 n/a
1994 247 18.5 13.4 n/a
1995 282 18.8 15.0 n/a
1996 282 18.8 15.0 n/a
1997 278 20.5 13.6 n/a
1998 176 19.3 9.1 n/a
1999 176 19.3 9.1 n/a
2000 174 18.4 9.5 n/a
2001 172 19.0 9.1 n/a
2002 272 13.0 20.9 n/a
2003 272 13.0 20.9 n/a
2004 286 14.1 20.3 99
2005 295 13.1 22.5 99
2006 293 13.4 21.9 85.3
2007 255 14.8 17.2 98.8
2008 238 14.8 16.1 98.7
2009 244 17.8 13.7 57.4
2010 219 15.8 13.8 98.6
2011 211 17.8 11.8 98.6
2012 199 17.8 11.1 98.5
2013 203 n/a n/a n/a
2014 207 25.5 8.1 98.6
2015 204 23.0 8.8 0
2016 214 21.0 10.1 n/a
2017 220 20.0 11.0 n/a
2018 226 20.8 10.8 83.6
2019 235 18.3 12.7 83.4
2020 240 23.3 10.2 81.7
2021 247 20.5 12.0 81.8
2022 243 19.0 12.7 81.9
2023 252 24.0 10.5 81.7
2024 261 26.0 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Thomas High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $6,630 (40.5%) $2,734 (16.7%) $15,993 (97.6%) $5,011 (30.6%) $2,006 (12.2%) $7,016 (42.8%) $16,380
2020 $5,247 (39.3%) $570 (4.3%) $11,065 (82.9%) $4,748 (35.6%) $2,776 (20.8%) $7,524 (56.4%) $13,342
2021 $5,340 (35.9%) $467 (3.1%) $11,146 (74.9%) $6,153 (41.4%) $2,918 (19.6%) $9,070 (61.0%) $14,877

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students235252
 7.2%
African American00
American Indian214230
 7.5%
Asian00
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White1618
 12.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%81.7%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Thomas High School

Students at Fort Thomas High School are 90% American Indian, 5% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Fort Thomas High School.

Fort Thomas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Thomas Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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