Below Average
#1726 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
School · Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Fountain Hills, AZ
A Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16000 E PALISADES BLVD, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Fountain Hills Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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Where Fountain Hills Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,288
Median home value
$576,700
Median rent
$1,781/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Az Aspire AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Basis ScottsdaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 4–12 | 4.7 mi | 981 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is listed in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is a public school in Fountain Hills, AZ, part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
What grades does Fountain Hills Virtual Academy serve?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
How does Fountain Hills Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy ranks #1,726 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Fountain Hills Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 664-5000
- Area population (ZIP 85268)
- 23,895
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 60.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 85268; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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