Washington High School vs. Thunderbird High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Thunderbird High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Thunderbird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,659 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,592 students in grades 9-12, Thunderbird High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,659 students
1,592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#414 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
486
404
Grade 10 Students
424
385
Grade 11 Students
385
368
Grade 12 Students
364
435
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
66%
47%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
10%
36%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%