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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Tan Foothills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
San Tan Foothills High School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Tan Foothills 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 San Tan Foothills High School is 0.64, 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
#980 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Tan Foothills High School's ranking?
San Tan Foothills High School is ranked #980 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are San Tan Foothills High School often compared to?
San Tan Foothills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poston Butte High School, Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Tan Foothills High School?
The graduation rate of San Tan Foothills High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend San Tan Foothills High School?
804 students attend San Tan Foothills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of San Tan Foothills High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Tan Foothills High School?
San Tan Foothills High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Tan Foothills High School offer ?
San Tan Foothills High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is San Tan Foothills High School part of?
San Tan Foothills High School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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