Serving 1,393 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poston Butte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Poston Butte High School's student population of 1,393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poston Butte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poston Butte High School is 0.65, 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
#1044 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poston Butte High School's ranking?
Poston Butte High School is ranked #1044 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Poston Butte High School often compared to?
Poston Butte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Tan Foothills High School, Florence High School, Combs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poston Butte High School?
The graduation rate of Poston Butte High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Poston Butte High School?
1,393 students attend Poston Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Poston Butte High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poston Butte High School?
Poston Butte High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poston Butte High School offer ?
Poston Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Poston Butte High School part of?
Poston Butte High School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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