How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thunderbird High School | Washington High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,592 | 1,659 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.0% | 51.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Thunderbird High School | Washington High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,607 | $13,607 |
| District | Glendale Union High School District (4285) | Glendale Union High School District (4285) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thunderbird High School | Washington High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.5% | 9.3% |
| African American | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.8% | 66.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thunderbird High School | Washington High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | 487.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.0% | 55.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 208 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.