Poston Butte High School vs. San Tan Foothills High School
Should I attend Poston Butte High School or San Tan Foothills 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:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
San Tan Foothills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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 908 students in grades 7-12, San Tan Foothills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
908 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1471 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
92%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
379
254
Grade 10 Students
355
232
Grade 11 Students
389
223
Grade 12 Students
311
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
42%
38%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
41%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
