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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 schools serving 24 students in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
Public Schools in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the Arizona public school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
24 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
45%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
33%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
63%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (05-06)
$990
$7,988
Spending / Student (05-06)
$922
$7,012
Best Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Gift - Safford High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Gift-morenci High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
473 Stadium Dr
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Gift - Thatcher High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N 3rd Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(520) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Gift - Duncan High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Stadium St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Gift - Pima High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 E 200 South
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Gift - Ft. Thomas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15502 W. Highway 70
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-3393
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
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 475-3050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District?
Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District manages 9 public schools serving 24 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District?
63% of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District?
Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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