Estrella Foothills High School is a comprehensive high school campus located in Goodyear, Arizona. Estrella Foothills High School is a part of the Buckeye Union High School District. The school mascot is the wolf. Estrella Foothills High School opened its doors in August 2001.
Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, Estrella Foothills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estrella Foothills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Estrella Foothills High School's student population of 1,461 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estrella Foothills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estrella Foothills High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Estrella Foothills Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estrella Foothills High School's ranking?
Estrella Foothills High School is ranked #716 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Estrella Foothills High School often compared to?
Estrella Foothills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Edge High School, Agua Fria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estrella Foothills High School?
The graduation rate of Estrella Foothills High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Estrella Foothills High School?
1,461 students attend Estrella Foothills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Estrella Foothills High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estrella Foothills High School?
Estrella Foothills High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estrella Foothills High School offer ?
Estrella Foothills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estrella Foothills High School part of?
Estrella Foothills High School is part of Buckeye Union High School District (4284).
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