Is Thatcher High School a good school?

Thatcher High School ranks 87 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thatcher High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Thatcher High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thatcher High School?

Students at Thatcher High School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Thatcher High School?

Thatcher High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jack Daley Primary School Elementary : Thatcher Elementary School Middle : Thatcher Middle School

Thatcher High School

Summary:

Thatcher High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Thatcher, Arizona, with a student population of 558. The school is part of the Thatcher Unified District, which is ranked 120 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thatcher High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic metrics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 51% of 11th-grade students at Thatcher High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44% for the district and 38% for the state. Similarly, 41% of 11th-grade students at Thatcher High School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35% for the district and 30% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.2% to 96.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

Thatcher High School generally outperforms the nearby Pima Unified District and Safford Unified District schools in academic performance, graduation rates, and dropout rates. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked first in the state for its performance with military-connected students, indicating a strong focus on supporting this student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 North 3rd Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552

(928) 348-7270

District: Thatcher Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,475

Feeder schools for Thatcher High School:

Elementary:	Jack Daley Primary School
	Thatcher Elementary School
Middle:	Thatcher Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thatcher High School ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.75. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Thatcher High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thatcher High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Thatcher High School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thatcher High School is $5,475.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thatcher High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thatcher High School 87^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Thatcher High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Thatcher Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Thatcher Unified District 120^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thatcher High School

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Rank History for all students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	82.50	74^th	395	81.3%
2010	74.55	103^rd	403	74.4%
2011	86.19	52^nd	397	86.9%
2012	78.96	90^th	471	80.9%
2013	80.29	85^th	491	82.7%
2014	80.43	71^st	394	82.0%
2015	46.88	109^th	261	58.2%
2016	56.12	123^rd	406	69.7%
2017	42.55	178^th	416	57.2%
2018	74.21	70^th	420	83.3%
2019	57.31	88^th	285	69.1%
2021	76.11	100^th	509	80.4%
2022	78.65	68^th	464	85.3%
2023	72.85	107^th	469	77.2%
2024	62.75	87^th	259	66.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%
2023	36.63	126^th	199	36.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	45.49	166^th	422	60.7%
2022	62.72	58^th	380	84.7%
2023	42.62	71^st	172	58.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	79.47	24^th	253	90.5%
2022	85.77	27^th	168	83.9%
2023	67.19	80^th	347	76.9%
2024	90.58	17^th	168	89.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	67.58	86^th	354	75.7%
2019	59.66	85^th	247	65.6%
2021	79.35	85^th	492	82.7%
2022	67.78	98^th	456	78.5%
2023	73.97	85^th	406	79.1%
2024	55.58	83^rd	193	57.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.39	1^st	102	99.0%
2022	89.90	1^st	125	99.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	71.53	72^nd	370	80.5%
2019	52.17	85^th	238	64.3%
2021	67.45	117^th	492	76.2%
2022	81.45	64^th	455	85.9%
2023	65.68	121^st	429	71.8%
2024	60.57	80^th	207	61.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	50.17	109^th	311	65.0%
2021	55.19	158^th	479	67.0%
2022	62.85	100^th	441	77.3%
2023	31.74	244^th	379	35.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%

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Rank History for White students at Thatcher High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	67.16	70^th	291	75.9%
2019	45.47	103^rd	217	52.5%
2021	72.55	99^th	448	77.9%
2022	71.00	83^rd	409	79.7%
2023	66.40	109^th	371	70.6%
2024	51.13	80^th	174	54.0%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thatcher High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	280	0	5	67	4	n/a	n/a	-1	355
1989	293	1	3	70	3	n/a	n/a	-5	365
1990	301	n/a	1	83	2	n/a	n/a	-9	378
1991	327	0	4	64	2	n/a	n/a	-6	391
1992	342	0	4	62	2	n/a	n/a	0	410
1993	364	1	2	64	4	n/a	n/a	0	435
1994	366	2	1	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	437
1995	377	3	0	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
1996	377	3	0	67	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
1997	373	2	1	69	4	n/a	n/a	0	449
1998	390	1	0	73	4	n/a	n/a	0	468
1999	357	3	0	74	2	n/a	n/a	0	436
2000	346	1	0	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	434
2001	337	1	1	75	4	n/a	n/a	0	418
2002	320	2	1	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	400
2003	320	2	1	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	400
2004	311	4	2	71	3	n/a	n/a	0	391
2005	325	4	2	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	390
2006	373	3	1	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	424
2007	351	3	1	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	402
2008	353	2	1	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	412
2009	360	5	2	56	3	n/a	n/a	0	426
2010	316	2	4	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	378
2011	317	2	2	69	2	1	0	0	393
2012	316	2	3	73	1	1	6	0	402
2013	311	3	2	79	4	1	9	0	409
2014	347	3	0	82	2	0	5	0	439
2015	354	1	0	93	3	1	4	0	456
2016	356	2	2	99	2	1	3	0	465
2017	356	1	3	99	1	2	7	0	469
2018	301	2	4	77	2	2	7	0	395
2019	386	2	4	97	1	1	11	0	502
2020	404	1	2	106	3	1	10	0	527
2021	402	2	1	116	2	0	10	0	533
2022	411	2	0	128	7	0	10	0	558
2023	413	2	0	126	6	1	10	0	558

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 Thatcher High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	355	16.8	21.1	n/a
1989	365	17.8	20.5	n/a
1990	378	17.8	21.2	n/a
1991	391	21.0	18.6	n/a
1992	410	22.6	18.1	n/a
1993	435	22.4	19.4	n/a
1994	437	22.4	19.5	n/a
1995	450	24.0	18.8	n/a
1996	450	24.0	18.8	n/a
1997	449	25.0	18.0	n/a
1998	468	23.0	20.3	n/a
1999	436	25.5	17.1	n/a
2000	434	25.7	16.9	n/a
2001	418	22.9	18.3	n/a
2002	400	22.4	17.9	25
2003	400	22.4	17.9	25
2004	391	20.5	19.1	36.3
2005	390	20.7	18.8	43.3
2006	424	20.7	20.5	46.2
2007	402	25.7	15.6	34.8
2008	412	26.3	15.7	28.4
2009	426	26.3	16.2	31.5
2010	378	25.0	15.1	32.3
2011	393	23.0	17.0	29
2012	402	25.7	15.6	22.4
2013	409	25.5	16.0	24
2014	439	27.2	16.1	22.6
2015	456	30.0	15.2	21.1
2016	465	29.0	16.0	28
2017	469	27.0	17.3	27.9
2018	395	25.7	15.3	26.8
2019	502	25.0	20.0	27.9
2020	527	22.2	23.6	21.8
2021	533	23.7	22.4	25.7
2022	558	30.6	18.2	10.8
2023	558	31.4	17.7	17.7

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 Thatcher High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	355	16.8	21.1	n/a
1989	365	17.8	20.5	n/a
1990	378	17.8	21.2	n/a
1991	391	21.0	18.6	n/a
1992	410	22.6	18.1	n/a
1993	435	22.4	19.4	n/a
1994	437	22.4	19.5	n/a
1995	450	24.0	18.8	n/a
1996	450	24.0	18.8	n/a
1997	449	25.0	18.0	n/a
1998	468	23.0	20.3	n/a
1999	436	25.5	17.1	n/a
2000	434	25.7	16.9	n/a
2001	418	22.9	18.3	n/a
2002	400	22.4	17.9	25
2003	400	22.4	17.9	25
2004	391	20.5	19.1	36.3
2005	390	20.7	18.8	43.3
2006	424	20.7	20.5	46.2
2007	402	25.7	15.6	34.8
2008	412	26.3	15.7	28.4
2009	426	26.3	16.2	31.5
2010	378	25.0	15.1	32.3
2011	393	23.0	17.0	29
2012	402	25.7	15.6	22.4
2013	409	25.5	16.0	24
2014	439	27.2	16.1	22.6
2015	456	30.0	15.2	21.1
2016	465	29.0	16.0	28
2017	469	27.0	17.3	27.9
2018	395	25.7	15.3	26.8
2019	502	25.0	20.0	27.9
2020	527	22.2	23.6	21.8
2021	533	23.7	22.4	25.7
2022	558	30.6	18.2	10.8
2023	558	31.4	17.7	17.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thatcher High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$07 (0.2%)	$03 (0.1%)	$17 (0.4%)	$4,172 (92.9%)	$306 (6.8%)	$4,478 (99.8%)	$4,489
2021	$77 (1.5%)	$35 (0.7%)	$189 (3.8%)	$4,072 (81.4%)	$818 (16.4%)	$4,890 (97.8%)	$5,002
2022	$07 (0.1%)	$16 (0.3%)	$31 (0.6%)	$4,465 (81.6%)	$986 (18.0%)	$5,451 (99.6%)	$5,475

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thatcher High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 88^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 107^th of 469 High schools	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	502	558	11.2%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	97	126	29.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	386	413	7%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	17.7%	10.1%

Schools Near Thatcher High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
GIFT - Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 N 3rd Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 North 3rd Avenue	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7270	558	31	17.7	17.7%	413 (74.0%)	2 (0.4%)	126 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	62.8	87^th of 259 public high schools	66.4%		72.9	107^th of 469 public high schools	77.2%	20	51.0	41.0	$5,475	$07	$16	$31	$4,465	$986	$5,451
Eagle Online Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	3490 W Main St	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 348-7200	27				15 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology	Public	9-12	615 N Stadium Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 428-2950	18	2	9.0		11 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
GIFT - Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	2				1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7050	836	29	29.1	32.9%	360 (43.1%)	10 (1.2%)	431 (51.6%)	6 (0.7%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.0%)	34.1	164^th of 259 public high schools	36.7%		48.2	197^th of 469 public high schools	58.0%	33	32.0	29.0	$6,124	$106	$34	$245	$5,193	$792	$5,985
Mt Graham High School	Public	9-12	300 W Discovery Park Blvd	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7060	58	5	11.6	60.3%	25 (43.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)			$13,934	$178		$356	$12,359	$1,397	$13,756
GIFT - Mt. Graham High School	Public	9-12	3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
GIFT - Pima High School	Public	9-12	38 E 200 South	Pima	85543	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Gila Valley Learning Center	Public	9-12	170 S. Main Street	Pima	85543	Graham County	Pima Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 387-8015	11				2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$6,775	$00			$4,197	$2,578	$6,775

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