Thunderbird High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,547 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 93rd out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1750 W. Thunderbird, Phoenix, AZ 85023
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Glendale Union High School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,929
- Dropout Rate: 1.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 21.4
- Enrolled Students: 14,920
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,547
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 77.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 771 (49.8%)
- Females: 776 (50.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 112 (7.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 476 (30.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 588 (38.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 37 | 2.4% |
| Black | 96 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 47 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 27.7% |
| White | 939 | 60.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 399 | 25.8% |
| 10th Grade | 433 | 28.0% |
| 11th Grade | 367 | 23.7% |
| 12th Grade | 348 | 22.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $50,415
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,617 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $55,050 | 72% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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