Thatcher High School in Thatcher, AZ, serves 512 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 40–44%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% but below the district average of 42%; reading proficiency is 55–59%, higher than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, approximately equal to the state average of 24%, reflecting stable performance in recent years.
The graduation rate is 95%, significantly higher than the Arizona state average of 77%, ranking in the top 5% statewide for graduation outcomes.
Enrollment increased from 439 students in 2014 to 512 in 2023, while eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch fluctuated, currently at about 26% combined, indicating some socioeconomic variation over time.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Thatcher High School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building on Tradition, Creating Excellence
Thatcher High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 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
#418 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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What is Thatcher High School's ranking?
Thatcher High School is ranked #418 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Thatcher High School?
512 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 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thatcher High School offer ?
Thatcher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thatcher High School part of?
Thatcher High School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219).
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