Fort Thomas High School is a high school serving grades 7–12 in Fort Thomas, Arizona. It is operated by the Fort Thomas Unified School District, which also operates an elementary school. Combined, the two schools have some 600 students; 93% of the student body is Native American.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
6 students
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Students, Ensure the Future
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
American Indian
(20-21)100%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Apaches
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gift - Ft. Thomas High School?
6 students attend Gift - Ft. Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gift - Ft. Thomas High School students are American Indian.
What grades does Gift - Ft. Thomas High School offer ?
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gift - Ft. Thomas High School part of?
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School is part of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
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