Top Rankings
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,153 students in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
214 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
5%
# Asian Students
12 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
48%
# Black Students
11 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
638 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
55%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
55
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,005 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,844 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,005
$11,388
Spending / Student
$11,844
$11,291
Best Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16000 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Grades: 4-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,153 students.
What is the rank of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District is ranked #213 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District?
55% of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,844 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
