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Poston Butte High School vs. San Tan Foothills High School

Should you attend Poston Butte High School or San Tan Foothills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Poston Butte High School
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
San Tan Foothills High School
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Poston Butte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

San Tan Foothills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,423 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 804 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,423 students
804 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
50 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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Test Scores

#1044 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#980 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
(Top 50% in AZ)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poston Butte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Tan Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poston Butte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Tan Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
94%
(Top 20% in AZ)
90-94%
(Top 20% in AZ)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
388
204
Grade 10 Students
353
227
Grade 11 Students
362
185
Grade 12 Students
320
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
43%
40%
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% Black
9%
9%
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% White
40%
44%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.65
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Poston Butte High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Poston Butte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Tan Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poston Butte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Tan Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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