Estrella Foothills High School
Estrella Foothills High School serves 1,066 students in grades 9-12.
Estrella Foothills High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Estrella Foothills High School's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,066 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Estrella Foothills High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Estrella Foothills High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #869 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buckeye Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Estrella Foothills High School is West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Westar Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Goodyear West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School Vocational School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-1210
0.0 miles
13033 S. Estrella Parkway
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 873-1860 0 9-12 n/a - Goodyear Westar Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 656 students10
0.4 miles
17777 W. Westar Dr.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 474-6600 0.4 K-8 656 - Goodyear Estrella Mountain Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 539 students10
2.1 miles
10301 S San Miguel
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 474-6600 2.1 K-8 539 - Buckeye Rainbow Valley Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 556 students10
3.0 miles
19716 W. Narramore Road
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600 3 K-8 556 - Buckeye Liberty Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 548 students10
5.0 miles
19818 W Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2810 5 PK-8 548
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