Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,127 students in Fort Thomas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas Independent School District are Highlands High School, Woodfill Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fort Thomas Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,127 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
22%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.45
# American Indian Students
5 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
39 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,800 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
204
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,363 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,940 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,363
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,940
$13,943
Best Fort Thomas Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Woodfill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Moyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,127 students.
What is the rank of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas Independent School District?
90% of Fort Thomas Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Independent School District?
Fort Thomas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Thomas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,940 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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