Poston Butte High School
Tel:
(480)474-6100
- Poston Butte High School serves 1,685 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Poston Butte High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Poston Butte High School's student population of 1,685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,685 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poston Butte High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poston Butte High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1464 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 45% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poston Butte High School is Cavit - Poston Butte High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J. O. Combs Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Combs Traditional Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coolidge Cavit - Poston Butte High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
32375 North Gantzel Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520)423-1944 0.0 9-12 n/a - San Tan Valley J. O. Combs Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 674 students
0.0 miles
37611 N. Pecan Creek Drive
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480)882-3510 0.0 7-8 674 - San Tan Valley Combs Traditional Academy Grades: K-6 | 262 students
0.1 miles
37327 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480)987-5320 0.1 K-6 262 - Queen Creek Ellsworth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 616 students
0.8 miles
38454 N. Carolina Ave
Queen Creek, AZ 85240
(480)882-3520 0.8 PK-6 616 - Florence Circle Cross Ranch K8 School Grades: K-8 | 824 students
1.1 miles
35900 N. Charbray Drive
Florence, AZ 85132
(480)987-7600 1.1 K-8 824
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