- Copper Trails reported a higher students per counselor than Desert Thunder (1043:1 vs. 883:1).
- Desert Thunder reported a higher chronically absent students than Copper Trails (411 vs. 317).
- Desert Thunder reported a higher in-school suspensions than Copper Trails (54 vs. 31).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Desert Thunder reported a higher chronically absent students than Copper Trails (411 vs. 317).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Copper Trails reported a higher gifted & talented than Desert Thunder (52 vs. 45).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Desert Thunder reported a higher in-school suspensions than Copper Trails (54 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Copper Trails reported a higher students per counselor than Desert Thunder (1043:1 vs. 883:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Desert Thunder
$10,264.02
Copper Trails
$10,264.02
Local revenue share
Desert Thunder
32%
Copper Trails
32%
State revenue share
Desert Thunder
47.9%
Copper Trails
47.9%
Federal revenue share
Desert Thunder
20.2%
Copper Trails
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Thunder
43.9%
Copper Trails
43.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.