Fort Thomas High School

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
284 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Thomas High School, located on Highway 70 in Fort Thomas, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for its rural community. As part of the Fort Thomas Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a focal point for student development and community engagement within the Gila Valley region. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares its students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the unique needs of a smaller student body. By balancing core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, Fort Thomas High School aims to foster both academic growth and character development. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, athletics, and current district initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.ftthomas.k12.az.us](http://www.ftthomas.k12.az.us).
284
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    254 (89.4%)
  • White
    15 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Phone: (928)965-2879
Website: http://fths.ftusd.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 56
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GIFT - Ft. Thomas High School
Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
0 Students
15502 W. Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th