Fort Thomas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,167 students in Fort Thomas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
38 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,832 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
227
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
257
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,169 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,726 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,167 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Independent School District?
90% of Fort Thomas Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Thomas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,726 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
