Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, Thatcher High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Thatcher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Thatcher High School's student population of 558 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Thatcher High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thatcher High School is 0.40, 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
#254 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Thatcher High School is ranked #254 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Thatcher High School often compared to?
Thatcher High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima High School, Safford High School, Bagdad Middle / Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thatcher High School?
The graduation rate of Thatcher High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Thatcher High School?
558 students attend Thatcher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thatcher High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thatcher High School?
Thatcher High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thatcher High School offer ?
Thatcher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thatcher High School part of?
Thatcher High School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District.
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