- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thatcher, AZ
Thatcher High School
Federal NCES profile for Thatcher High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040841001110
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thatcher High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Thatcher · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thatcher High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ.
School address
District: Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Arizona
NCES ID 040841001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Thatcher High School shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 040841001110 · Thatcher, AZ High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 16.5:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thatcher Elementary School (549 students)
Thatcher High School shrank from 558 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Thatcher High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thatcher Eleme
Thatcher Elementary School
549 students
- This school
Thatcher High School
512 students
- Jack Daley Pri
Jack Daley Primary School
418 students
- Thatcher Middl
Thatcher Middle School
273 students
- Eagle Online A 49
Eagle Online Academy
49 students
What this shows Thatcher High School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thatcher High School compares
Thatcher High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Arizona - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Thatcher High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thatcher Unified District (4219) reports $8,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thatcher High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Daley Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thatcher Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thatcher High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher High School
How many students attend Thatcher High School?
Thatcher High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thatcher, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher High School is 16.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thatcher High School?
14.9% of students at Thatcher High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thatcher High School?
The largest demographic group at Thatcher High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thatcher High School?
Thatcher High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thatcher High School rank among public schools in Thatcher?
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thatcher on the city page.
What other schools are in Thatcher Unified District (4219)?
Besides Thatcher High School, Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students), Jack Daley Primary School (418 students), and Thatcher Middle School (273 students). See the Thatcher Unified District (4219) district page for the complete list.