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Thunderbird High School

1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,540 students in grades 9-12, Thunderbird 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 1,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thunderbird High School's student population of 1,540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#363 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thunderbird High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thunderbird High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thunderbird High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thunderbird High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thunderbird High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thunderbird High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Thunderbird High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thunderbird High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thunderbird High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderbird High School's ranking?
Thunderbird High School is ranked #363 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Thunderbird High School often compared to?
Thunderbird High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thunderbird High School?
The graduation rate of Thunderbird High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Thunderbird High School?
1,540 students attend Thunderbird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thunderbird High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunderbird High School?
Thunderbird High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thunderbird High School offer ?
Thunderbird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thunderbird High School part of?
Thunderbird High School is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).
In what neighborhood is Thunderbird High School located?
Thunderbird High School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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