Fountain Hills High School

16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Hills 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fountain Hills High School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
466 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills High School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#603 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fountain Hills High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fountain Hills High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fountain Hills High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain Hills High School's ranking?
Fountain Hills High School is ranked #603 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fountain Hills High School often compared to?
Fountain Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Shadows High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills High School?
466 students attend Fountain Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fountain Hills High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Fountain Hills High School offer ?
Fountain Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fountain Hills High School part of?
Fountain Hills High School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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