At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Thatcher High School: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Thatcher High School
Thatcher High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Thatcher. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Thatcher Unified District (4219). NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thatcher High School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Thatcher Unified District (4219)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eagle Online Academy
High · Grades 07–12
49 reported students
Thatcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
549 reported students
Jack Daley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
418 reported students
Thatcher Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
273 reported students
Public schools near Thatcher High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIFT - Thatcher High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eagle Online Academy High · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 07–12 | 49 | 0.5 mi |
| GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 24 | 0.9 mi |
| Safford High School High · Safford Unified District (4218) | 09–12 | 828 | 1.9 mi |
| GIFT - Safford High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Mt Graham High School High · Safford Unified District (4218) | 09–12 | 86 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher High School
What grades does Thatcher High School serve?
Thatcher High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Thatcher Unified District (4219).
How many students attend Thatcher High School?
Thatcher High School reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thatcher High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 512 students and 30.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thatcher High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thatcher High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Thatcher Unified District (4219) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Thatcher High School in?
Thatcher High School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), based in Thatcher, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thatcher High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include GIFT - Thatcher High School (under 0.1 mi), Eagle Online Academy (0.5 mi), GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.