Poston Butte High School vs. Florence High School
Should I attend Poston Butte High School or Florence High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Poston Butte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,434 students in grades 7-12, Poston Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades 7-12, Florence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,434 students
815 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#738 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
379
249
Grade 10 Students
355
223
Grade 11 Students
389
186
Grade 12 Students
311
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
40%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
41%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%