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Thunderbird High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1750 W Thunderbird Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Principal Jeannie Paparella
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
B-
B-
B
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24%
State Average
44%
Science
22%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
422:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
43.9%
White
38.6%
Black
7.6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
446 Students
Northern Arizona University
433 Students
University of Arizona
267 Students
Grand Canyon University
253 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
131 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
103 Students
University of San Diego
80 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
78 Students
Paradise Valley Community College
74 Students
Phoenix College
72 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
91 Students
Psychology
88 Students
Biology
74 Students
Nursing
61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
30 Students
Criminology
30 Students
Pre-Law Studies
25 Students
Architecture
22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/20/2024
What I like about Thunderbird high school is how nice the people are and how well the teachers help you prepare for college.
11/27/2024
Thunderbird High School is overall a 4-star school. Most of the teachers engage with their students and care for them. There is a variety of extracurriculars to join. It is an inviting environment for students to learn and make friends.
9/19/2024
Thunderbird is just like any typical public high school in Arizona. I would say the students in my grade have been extremely hard-working and dedicated to their future. The teachers also seem to care. There have been a few scandals here and there, but there is always a safe place to report and communicate. Good college readiness. Thunderbird has developed throughout my high school career, 2021-2025.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/5/2025
This school allows racism. Be aware that the teachers and principal support racist behavior. This has been ongoing behavior since the MAGA movement started.
12/5/2022
High School is challenging no matter what school your student attends. We love that Thunderbird High School has a leadership culture where Juniors and Seniors are strongly encouraged to welcome and support the underclass students. In programs like Band and the NJROTC our experience is that Juniors a...
11/14/2021
Our son is an honors student at Thunderbird currently. He has a 504 Plan, which his counselor does a good job helping communicate and coordinate with his teachers. In our experience, the district strives to give equal opportunities to all students. Arizona demands a lot of its educators, yet pays no...
8/9/2019
Child is a recent graduate and had great teachers all 4 years. my only complaint with the school is that their "career center" is very mediocre and does little to help kids research post high school things. Very hard for kids to get one on one help, encouragement, advise on continuing their educatio...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$165K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
150
Average Home Value
$418,513
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Average Household Income
$79,553
% of College Grads
27.9%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,691 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.1%
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Thunderbird High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Glendale Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,547 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Thunderbird High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $418,513. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Thunderbird High School, Moon Valley High School, West-Mec - Moon Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thunderbird High School.