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7 schools in Thatcher

Arizona · Public K-12

In Thatcher, public K-12 schools number 7 and serve approximately 1,825 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Thatcher

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,825
+166 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 73%
% Hispanic
27%
was 23%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Eagle Online AcademyHigh07-1249
GIFT - Gila Institute for TechnologyHigh09-1224
GIFT - Thatcher High SchoolHigh09-120
Jack Daley Primary SchoolElementaryPK-02418
Thatcher Elementary SchoolElementary03-06549
Thatcher High SchoolHigh09-12512
Thatcher Middle SchoolMiddle07-08273

About Thatcher

Thatcher is a moderately sized Arizona city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 1,825 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

Schools in Thatcher average about 261 students each, 49% below the Arizona norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Thatcher has rose 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,659 students to 1,825. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 23% to 27% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Thatcher discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Thatcher?
Thatcher, Arizona has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,825 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Thatcher?
Thatcher has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Thatcher?
Thatcher Elementary School is the largest public school in Thatcher by enrollment, with approximately 549 students.
What school districts serve Thatcher?
Thatcher is served by 2 public school districts, including Thatcher Unified District (4219), Gila Institute for Technology (79387).
What grade levels do public schools in Thatcher cover?
Public schools in Thatcher serve students from pre-K through grade 12.