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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,072 students in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,072 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Graduation Rate
89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
18%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,778 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,533 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,778
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,533
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16000 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Gr: 4-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) manages 5 public schools serving 1,072 students.
What is the rank of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) is ranked #207 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
53% of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,533 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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