Thunderbird High School
School Overview
Thunderbird High School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a school in Glendale Union High School District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 76% of students are proficient in Math learning and 59% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,565 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,565 students are attending Thunderbird High School. By gender, there are 791 and 774 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thunderbird High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 427 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77 | 23 | 54 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Asian | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| White | 299 | 126 | 173 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 427 | 167 | 260 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thunderbird High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.4% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 391 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 126,878 Households |
| Population | 357,946 |
| Male | 178,984 |
| Female | 182,767 |
| Child Population | 111,933 |
| Total Housing Units | 139,684 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $923 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $47,175 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.22% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thunderbird High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 248 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 413 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thunderbird High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 248 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 106 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 51 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 225 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 413 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285)
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