Monique Walker
RE/MAX Excalibur
(623) 439-8986
520 Total Sales
6 in Attendance Zone
$290K - $1.8M Price Range
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
24:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
B-
B-
B
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.49
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Reading Proficiency
54%
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Math Proficiency
42%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
67
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Full Time Teachers
67
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
78%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
22%
State Average
31%
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Math
24%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
422:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.2%
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Female
48.8%
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Economically disadvantaged
52.6%
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Male
51.2%
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Female
48.8%
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Hispanic
46.8%
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White
36.5%
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Black
7.9%
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Limited English proficient
7.3%
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Two or more races
4%
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Native American
2.6%
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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
442 Students
Northern Arizona University
436 Students
University of Arizona
261 Students
Grand Canyon University
258 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
121 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
105 Students
University of San Diego
79 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
79 Students
Paradise Valley Community College
78 Students
Phoenix College
69 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
92 Students
Business
91 Students
Biology
72 Students
Nursing
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
30 Students
Criminology
30 Students
Pre-Law Studies
27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
21 Students
Film and Video Studies
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/29/2025
My overall experience with my high school is a great one. I like that it is very diverse and open to any student wanting to join the school. I also like that there has been no violence with guns or weapons that have happened in my school, and there have never been any real drills. Not only is it very diverse, but it also gets you ready for your future, with your counselors being very available and flexible to talk about any future concerns. The counselors also have some days where they come into our class or vice versa and talk about college, work, etc. I don't like that my school doesn't have other dual enrollment options except college math or college algebra. I think if there were more options, more students would like to have that opportunity for future college plans. I also like that my school includes students with disabilities, having a separate area/classrooms for them, different timed activities just for them, and supporting them all the way, like you would any other student.
10/12/2025
I like it, but I also don't like it if you want to go, go if you don't, don't go. but they also need more appreciation for Hispanics.
4/14/2025
I enjoyed going to school at Thunderbird. I made a lot of life long friends and received the opportunity to play college football. I wish the Arts programs were better, because I enjoyed playing in the orchestra in Middle School. I wish that our facilities were better taken care of, because our school is pretty old so there are a lot of things that are falling apart. I'm glad I was able to attend Thunderbird, I learned a lot.
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
$170K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
175
Average Home Value
$419,398
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
1,686 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.3%
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Parks in this Area
Deer Valley Park
Telephone Pioneers of America Park
Mountain View Community Center Park
Deer Valley Park
Thunderbird Conservation Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Turtle Rock Basin Park
Lookout Mountain Park
Werner's Field Park
Rover Ridge Dog Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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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 1,592 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Thunderbird High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $419,398. 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.