Flagstaff High School is a secondary school in Flagstaff, Arizona. Flagstaff High School has been opened to the public since 1923. FHS is a four-year public high school of approximately 1,500 students. The students are primarily of five ethnic groups: White, Native American, Hispanic, Asian, and African-American.
Serving 1,625 students in grades 9-12, Flagstaff High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flagstaff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Flagstaff High School's student population of 1,625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Green, Brown
School Calendar
School Rankings
Flagstaff High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flagstaff High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#399 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
25%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagstaff High School's ranking?
Flagstaff High School is ranked #399 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flagstaff High School often compared to?
Flagstaff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coconino High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flagstaff High School?
The graduation rate of Flagstaff High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Flagstaff High School?
1,625 students attend Flagstaff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Flagstaff High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flagstaff High School?
Flagstaff High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flagstaff High School offer ?
Flagstaff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flagstaff High School part of?
Flagstaff High School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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