Fountain Hills High School

16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Fountain Hills High School serves 481 students in grades 9-12.
Fountain Hills High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fountain Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Fountain Hills High School's student population of 481 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Fountain Hills High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fountain Hills High School is 0.55, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
12%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
65%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #695 out of 1,854 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills High School?
481 students attend Fountain Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fountain Hills High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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