Gila Institute for Technology (79387)

THATCHER, Arizona — 2 schools

20
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gila Institute for Technology (79387) operates 2 public schools serving 20 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 26 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Graham County County.

and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.5% White, 33.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Gift - Gila Institute for Technology accounts for 92.3% of all Gila Institute for Technology (79387) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Gila Institute for Technology (79387)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Gila Institute for Technology (79387) chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Gila Institute for Technology (79387) is typically wider than the Gila Institute for Technology (79387)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Graham County county, where this district is located.

$887
Studio/mo
$991
1 BR/mo
$1,244
2 BR/mo
$1,669
3 BR/mo
$2,087
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Gila Institute for Technology (79387).

White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Gila Institute for Technology (79387)

School Enrollment
Gift - Gila Institute for Technology
24
Gift - Safford High School
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gila Institute for Technology (79387)?

Gila Institute for Technology (79387) has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 20 students.

What is the average rent near Gila Institute for Technology (79387)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Graham County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Gila Institute for Technology (79387)?

Gila Institute for Technology (79387) students are 62.5% White, 33.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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