Summary:
The city of Thatcher, Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (with 1 virtual school). The schools in this area generally perform above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Thatcher High School and Thatcher Middle School standing out as the top performers in the district.
Thatcher High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Arizona high schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. It boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and a low dropout rate of 5.2%. In contrast, Eagle Online Academy, the district's virtual high school, has similar graduation and dropout rates to the traditional high school.
Per-student spending varies across the district, with Jack Daley Primary School spending significantly more at $6,954 per student, compared to $4,637 at Thatcher Elementary and $5,475 at Thatcher High School. Overall, the Thatcher Unified District is ranked 125 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating, suggesting room for improvement at the district level.
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