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#736 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 37% in state

Flowing Wells High School

High School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Tucson, AZ

A Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3725 N FLOWING WELLS RD, Tucson, AZ 85705

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$10,617
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Flowing Wells High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Flowing Wells High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,606

Median home value

$113,700

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

46%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pima County Jted - Flowing WellsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Academy of Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–120.3 mi607Compare →
Envision High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–121.2 mi75Compare →
Amphitheater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.3 mi1,110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$10,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flowing Wells High School is listed in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flowing Wells High School

Flowing Wells High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), serving approximately 1,708 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flowing Wells High School

What grades does Flowing Wells High School serve?

Flowing Wells High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Flowing Wells High School?

Flowing Wells High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,708 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flowing Wells High School rank in AZ?

Flowing Wells High School ranks #736 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Flowing Wells High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flowing Wells High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Flowing Wells High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flowing Wells High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Flowing Wells High School a charter school?

No, Flowing Wells High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flowing Wells High School a Title I school?

No, Flowing Wells High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,708
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 85705)
54,853
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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