Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fountain Hills Charter 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fountain Hills Charter School (4356) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fountain Hills Charter School?
49 students attend Fountain Hills Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fountain Hills Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Fountain Hills Charter School offer ?
Fountain Hills Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fountain Hills Charter School part of?
Fountain Hills Charter School is part of Fountain Hills Charter School (4356) School District.
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