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Thatcher High School

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Thatcher High School ranks 107 th of 271 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 271 Arizona High Schools

Better than 61% of Arizona high schools

Summary

Thatcher High School is a public high school serving 512 students in grades 9-12 in Thatcher, Arizona. The school is part of the Thatcher Unified District, which is ranked 125 out of 289 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Thatcher High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Arizona high schools, with a range of 68th to 178th place and a 3-4 star rating.

Thatcher High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 76.6% to 97.0% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Thatcher High School has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 2.0% to 6.1% over the past few years, lower than the state and district averages. The school also performs well for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often ranking in the top half or top quarter of Arizona high schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Pima High School and Safford High School have lower proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science than Thatcher High School. However, Thatcher High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. Additionally, while the school performs well for certain student subgroups, it has lower rankings and performance for other subgroups, indicating a need to focus on addressing achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.

512

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,475

Per pupil spending ?

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 North 3rd Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552

(928) 348-7270

District: Thatcher Unified District

Feeder schools for Thatcher High School:

Elementary:	Jack Daley Primary School
	Thatcher Elementary School
Middle:	Thatcher Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (38% vs 30% meeting standards)

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (77%)

✓Above the Arizona median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg35%

Arizona avg30%

107^th of 271

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 289Thatcher Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	53.8	107 of 271	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.1	69 of 270	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	107 of 469	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	68 of 464	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	100 of 509	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	57.3	88 of 285	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.2	70 of 420	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	42.5	178 of 416	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.1	123 of 406	69.7%	★★★★☆
2015	46.9	109 of 261	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	80.4	71 of 394	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.3	85 of 491	82.7%	★★★★☆
2012	79.0	90 of 471	80.9%	★★★★☆
2011	86.2	52 of 397	86.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.5	103 of 403	74.4%	★★★★☆
2009	82.5	74 of 395	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	84 of 207	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	78 of 200	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	85 of 406	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	98 of 456	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	85 of 492	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	85 of 247	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	86 of 354	75.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	31.7	244 of 379	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.8	100 of 441	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	55.2	158 of 479	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.2	109 of 311	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	93.3	13 of 172	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	67.2	80 of 347	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	27 of 168	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	24 of 253	90.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	111 of 223	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.5	63 of 219	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	121 of 429	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	64 of 455	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	117 of 492	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	85 of 238	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.5	72 of 370	80.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	89.9	1 of 125	99.2%	★★★★☆
2021	95.4	1 of 102	99.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	36.6	126 of 199	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.7	271 of 374	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	25.1	150 of 255	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.3	115 of 256	55.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	42.6	71 of 172	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.7	58 of 380	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	45.5	166 of 422	60.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	110 of 178	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.2	60 of 184	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.4	109 of 371	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	83 of 409	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	99 of 448	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	103 of 217	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	70 of 291	75.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2022)99th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)92nd percentile+18 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)59th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2025)50th percentile-10 vs school

Native American (2022)41st percentile-44 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)37th percentile-41 vs school

Hispanic (2023)36th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+8 vs state

Mathematics40%+10 vs state

Science26%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)	AASA Mathematics (2025)	AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
GIFT - Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 N 3rd Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 North 3rd Avenue	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7270	512	31	16.7		377 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (22.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	53.8	107^th of 271 public high schools	60.5%		68.1	69^th of 270 public high schools	74.4%	38	48.0	40.0	26.0	$5,475	$07	$16	$31	$4,465	$986	$5,451
Eagle Online Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	3490 W Main St	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 348-7200	49				32 (65.3%)	1 (2.0%)	15 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology	Public	9-12	615 N Stadium Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 428-2950	24	3	8.0		15 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
GIFT - Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7050	828	43	19.0		325 (39.3%)	8 (1.0%)	472 (57.0%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	26.1	191^st of 271 public high schools	29.5%		33.9	167^th of 270 public high schools	38.1%	24	29.0	22.0	17.0	$6,124	$106	$34	$245	$5,193	$792	$5,985
GIFT - Mt. Graham High School	Public	9-12	3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Mt Graham High School	Public	9-12	300 W Discovery Park Blvd	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7060	86	5	17.2		37 (43.0%)	1 (1.2%)	45 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				$13,934	$178		$356	$12,359	$1,397	$13,756
GIFT - Pima High School	Public	9-12	38 E 200 South	Pima	85543	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pima High School	Public	9-12	131 S. Main	Pima	85543	Graham County	Pima Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 387-8151	335	22	15.4		167 (49.9%)	1 (0.3%)	162 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	41.1	143^rd of 271 public high schools	47.2%		53.2	110^th of 270 public high schools	59.3%	33	47.0	30.0	17.0	$7,038	$24	$215	$263	$6,183	$616	$6,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Thatcher High School

How many students attend Thatcher High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Thatcher High School.

Is Thatcher High School a good school?

Thatcher High School ranks 107^th of 271 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Thatcher High School?

Students at Thatcher High School are 74% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Thatcher High School?

Thatcher High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jack Daley Primary School
Elementary : Thatcher Elementary School
Middle : Thatcher Middle School

What district is Thatcher High School in?

Thatcher Unified District

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