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Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District

3998 W Ballpark St
Thatcher, AZ 85552-5188
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (928) 348-3393
www.gift-tech.org

Top Rankings

Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 23 students in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
Public High Schools in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
948 Schools
# Students
23 Students
440,730 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
15,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
91127
1115128
127137
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District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AZ)
(18-19)
45%
45%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
201945%45%
201843%45%
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(18-19)
44%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
201944%45%
201843%44%
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(18-19)
<50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
20240.500.65
20230.550.65
20210.700.66
20200.290.65
20190.290.65
20180.520.65
20170.520.65
20160.620.65
20150.560.64
20140.630.64
20130.380.64
20120.470.64
20110.510.65
20100.220.64
20090.540.64
20060.580.63
20050.590.62
20040.610.63
20030.590.63
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% American Indian
n/a
5%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
20235%5%
202138%5%
20182%6%
20172%6%
20166%5%
20153%5%
201418%5%
200913%6%
200611%7%
200511%7%
200413%8%
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% Asian
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
20235%3%
20051%2%
20041%2%
20031%2%
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% Hispanic
26%
46%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
202426%48%
202330%47%
202125%46%
202017%45%
201917%45%
201847%45%
201747%45%
201644%45%
201548%45%
201455%44%
201325%43%
201238%43%
201150%42%
201013%41%
200925%41%
200633%39%
200532%38%
200433%37%
200332%36%
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% Black
n/a
6%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2021)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
20216%6%
20051%5%
20041%5%
20031%5%
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% White
65%
35%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
202466%34%
202360%35%
202131%36%
202083%38%
201983%38%
201851%38%
201751%38%
201644%39%
201547%40%
201418%41%
201375%42%
201262%42%
201150%42%
201087%44%
200962%44%
200662%47%
200555%48%
200452%48%
200355%49%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
20248%4%
20166%3%
20152%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
2023$3 MM$4 MM
2022$2 MM$4 MM
2021$3 MM$4 MM
2020$2 MM$4 MM
2019$3 MM$4 MM
2018$2 MM$4 MM
2017$2 MM$4 MM
2016$2 MM$3 MM
2015$2 MM$3 MM
2014$2 MM$3 MM
2012$1 MM$3 MM
2011$2 MM$3 MM
2010$2 MM$3 MM
2009$2 MM$2 MM
2008$2 MM$2 MM
2007$2 MM$2 MM
2006$2 MM$2 MM
2005$2 MM$2 MM
2004$2 MM$2 MM
2003$1 MM$2 MM
2002$1 MM$2 MM
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Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
2023$1 MM$4 MM
2022$1 MM$4 MM
2021$1 MM$4 MM
2020$1 MM$4 MM
2019$1 MM$4 MM
2018$1 MM$4 MM
2017$3 MM$3 MM
2016$1 MM$3 MM
2015$2 MM$2 MM
2014$2 MM$3 MM
2012$2 MM$3 MM
2011$2 MM$2 MM
2010$2 MM$2 MM
2009$2 MM$2 MM
2008$1 MM$2 MM
2007$1 MM$2 MM
2006$1 MM$2 MM
2005$1 MM$2 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student (05-06)
$990
$7,988

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
2006$990$7,988
2005$1,270$7,640
2004$1,210$7,113
2003$1,018$6,846
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Spending / Student (05-06)
$922
$7,012

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearGila Institute For Technology (79387) School DistrictArizona
2006$922$7,012
2005$1,038$6,644
2004$889$6,165
2003$995$5,701
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Best Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Gift - Safford High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 W 11th St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Gift-morenci High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
473 Stadium Dr
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Gift - Thatcher High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N 3rd Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Gift - Duncan High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Stadium St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Gift - Pima High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E 200 South
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #88.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15502 W. Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gift-mt. Turnbull Academy
Vocational School
297 E Us Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 475-3050
Gr: 9-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : <50%
  • : 45%
  • : 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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