Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Hills High School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Hills High School's ranking?
Fountain Hills High School is ranked #603 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fountain Hills High School often compared to?
Fountain Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Shadows High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills High School?
466 students attend Fountain Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fountain Hills High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Fountain Hills High School offer ?
Fountain Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fountain Hills High School part of?
Fountain Hills High School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.
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