Thatcher High School

About Thatcher High School

Thatcher High School is a public school located in the small town of Thatcher, Arizona. It is part of the Thatcher Unified School District, which serves the towns of Thatcher and Safford. Thatcher High School has a rich history and has been educating students since its doors opened in 1922. The school is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school offers a variety of classes and programs, including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and honors classes. The school also has an extensive extracurricular program, with clubs and activities ranging from drama and music to robotics and chess. Thatcher High School also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and track and field. The school also has a thriving band program and a competitive cheerleading squad. Thatcher High School is proud of its commitment to excellence and its dedication to preparing students for college and career success.

Address:	601 North 3rd Avenue Thatcher, AZ 85552
Phone:	(928) 348-7270
Site:	thatcherud.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	533 students

Overview Thatcher High School

Thatcher High School serves 533 students in grades 9-12.
Thatcher High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Thatcher High School

Thatcher High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Thatcher High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.