Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District

3490 W Main St
Thatcher, AZ 85552-5713
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,849 students in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,849 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#177 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  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 2021-22 school year data.
46%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  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 2021-22 school year data.
33%
24%
90-94%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
29 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
474 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
47%
# Black Students
7 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
1,292 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
70%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
141
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,988 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  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
$17 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Thatcher Unified District (4219)  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
$9,952
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Thatcher Unified District (4219)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,988
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Thatcher Unified District (4219)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thatcher High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 North 3rd Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3490 W Main St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Thatcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7250
Grades: 3-6
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Thatcher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 North 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7260
Grades: 7-8
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jack Daley Primary School
Magnet School
3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Grades: K-2
| 433 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,849 students.
What is the rank of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District is ranked #173 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
70% of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,988 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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