Thatcher High School is a high school in Thatcher, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Thatcher Unified School District. Its current building opened in 2000.
Gift - Thatcher High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (14-15)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
5%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
45%
Black
(14-15)n/a
5%
White
(14-15)100%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gift - Thatcher High School?
1 students attend Gift - Thatcher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gift - Thatcher High School students are White.
What grades does Gift - Thatcher High School offer ?
Gift - Thatcher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gift - Thatcher High School part of?
Gift - Thatcher High School is part of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
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