Poston Butte High School is a high school in San Tan Valley, Arizona in the Florence Unified School District. It opened July 20, 2009.
Cavit - Poston Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)20%
5%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)20%
47%
Black
(21-22)n/a
6%
White
(21-22)60%
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tuff The Bronco
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cavit - Poston Butte High School often compared to?
Cavit - Poston Butte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cavit - Florence Unified, Casa Blanca Community School, Poston Butte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cavit - Poston Butte High School?
5 students attend Cavit - Poston Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cavit - Poston Butte High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cavit - Poston Butte High School offer ?
Cavit - Poston Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavit - Poston Butte High School part of?
Cavit - Poston Butte High School is part of Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology (79385) School District.
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