Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District

3998 W Ballpark St
Thatcher, AZ 85552-5188
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 23 students in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
Public High Schools in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
953 Schools
# Students
23 Students
441,181 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
15,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
(18-19)
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
20,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
16,310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
203,342 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
46%
# Black Students
n/a
25,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
15 Students
155,986 Students
% White Students
65%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,611 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
18,011 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
307
# Students in K Grade:
-
4,560
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
4,921
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
5,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
5,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
5,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
6,320
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
9,122
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
15,108
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
15,591
# Students in 9th Grade:
1
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (05-06)
$990
$7,988
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Spending / Student (05-06)
$922
$7,012
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gila Institute For Technology (79387)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.

Best Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Gift - Safford High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 W 11th St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Gift-morenci High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
473 Stadium Dr
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Gift - Thatcher High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N 3rd Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Gift - Duncan High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Stadium St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Gift - Pima High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E 200 South
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #88.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15502 W. Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gift-mt. Turnbull Academy
Vocational School
297 E Us Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 475-3050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : <50%
  • : 45%
  • : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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