GIFT - Safford High School

2 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Gila Institute for Technology (GIFT) at Safford High School, located in Thatcher, Arizona, serves as a specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) district. Its primary mission is to provide high school students with hands-on, industry-aligned training that prepares them for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued post-secondary education. By offering programs that often result in professional certifications or college credit, GIFT bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and the practical skills required in modern technical fields.

The institution focuses on diverse vocational pathways, ranging from healthcare and industrial trades to technology and public service. Through its partnership with local educational entities, GIFT allows students to gain high-level technical experience without leaving their local community. This model not only helps students graduate with a clear sense of career direction but also supports the regional economy by training a skilled local workforce capable of meeting the demands of high-growth industries.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIFT - Safford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Asian	1

White
1 (50.0 %)
Asian
1 (50.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Gila Institute for Technology (79387)
Phone:	(928)348-3393
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 2