Thunderbolt Middle School

Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
695 THUNDERBOLT AVE
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
734 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Thunderbolt Middle School, located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Lake Havasu Unified School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By providing a supportive environment, Thunderbolt emphasizes the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and character, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of their middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Thunderbolt Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop a sense of school pride. With a commitment to maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and families, the school strives to create a cohesive community that prioritizes student success and holistic development in a safe, engaging learning atmosphere.
734
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    510 (69.5%)
  • Hispanic
    185 (25.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
Phone: (928)854-7224
Website: http://www.thunderbolt.lhusd.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 363
Grade 8 371
Gender Ratio