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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT THOMAS UNIFIED DISTRICT (4221)·NCES 040320000249

Fort Thomas High School

Highway 70, Fort Thomas, AZ 85536 · (928) 965-2879 · Graham County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL284 STUDENTS
Enrollment
284
High
DISTRICT 160 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
51
Grade 8
56
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
46
Grade 11
53
Grade 12
33
Student demographics
White
155%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
124%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 48%
Two+
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
25489%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12945%
Female
15555%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
2.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -16.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -11.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
284
+58 (+26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 10.8:1
% White
5%
was 10%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fort Thomas High School

Fort Thomas High School is a tight-knit 9-12 campus in Fort Thomas, Arizona, one of the schools within Fort Thomas Unified District (4221). The school serves 284 students in grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 631 students per school, that is 55% leaner than typical.

Fort Thomas High School is one of 4 schools operated by Fort Thomas Unified District (4221), a district that hosts 638 students overall.

On demographics, Fort Thomas High School shows that nearly all students (89%) are Native American. Other groups include 5% White, 4% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Fort Thomas High School shows 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 20.2:1 average.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Graham County indicate median household income runs about $67,325, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Graham County's 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,927 students), Fort Thomas High School is one campus in the mix.

Fort Thomas Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus.

Fort Thomas High School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 26%: 226 students in 2018 compared to 284 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 10% to 5% across the same window. Class-load math has widened: from 10.8:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Graham County at a glance

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Population
39,232
Census ACS
Median income
$67,325
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
6,927 students

Quick facts

School name
Fort Thomas High School
District
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Address
Highway 70, Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
Phone
(928) 965-2879
County
Graham County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
284
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
040320000249
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Fort Thomas High School
How large is Fort Thomas High School?
Fort Thomas High School enrolls approximately 284 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Fort Thomas High School serve?
Fort Thomas High School serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Fort Thomas High School have?
Fort Thomas High School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fort Thomas High School?
At Fort Thomas High School, the student body is approximately 5% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is Fort Thomas High School in?
Fort Thomas High School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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