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Fort Thomas Independent School District is Rich in Tradition, Focused on the Future and a recognized leader in the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area and throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Four of our five schools have been named as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. Our schools are well-known for a tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. We invite you to experience all that our community has to offer.
Fort Thomas Independent Schools Education Facts
(Data from current school year unless otherwise noted)
Number of schools in the district: 5 (1 high; 1 middle; 3 elementary)
Enrollment: 3,174
Number of teachers: 195
Number of School Counselors: 9
Percentage of teachers with master’s degree: 91.7%
Student to Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Ethnicity of students:
- White – 89.45%
- Hispanic/Latino – 3.43%
- American Indian/Alaska Native - < .1%
- Asian – 1.29%
- Black/African American – <1%
- Hawaiian/Pacific Islander – 1.29%
- Two or More Races – 4.47%
District's per Pupil Spending (2022-23 Data): $15,573
Length of school year: 177 instructional days
Attendance rate (2022-23): 97.8%
Graduation rate (2023): 97.5%
Number of Merit Finalists (2022-23): 2
Number of Advanced Placement classes offered: 25
Advanced Placement Pass Rate (2023-24): 83%
Percentage of Post-Secondary Ready Graduates (2020-21): 86.8%
Number of gifted/talented children grades 4-12: 371
Number of primary talent pool grades K-3: 120
Number of Preschool students: 51
Number of Special Education students: 236
Number of Tuition Students: 219
Tuition Costs for 2023-24
· Grades K-12: In-State - $3,500; Out of State - $6,440
Percentage of classrooms with Internet access: 100%
Documents
- 2021 District Accreditation Report
- Mission and Vision
Links
- Mission/Vision Information
- KDE Reports