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#1307 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Poston Butte High School
High School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Florence, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2850, Florence, AZ 85132
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Poston Butte High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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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Where Poston Butte High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$76,832
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview College Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| San Tan Foothills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Combs Center for Success High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Combs Online School for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poston Butte High School is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poston Butte High School
Poston Butte High School is a public high school in Florence, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 1,423 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,307 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poston Butte High School
What grades does Poston Butte High School serve?
Poston Butte High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Poston Butte High School?
Poston Butte High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poston Butte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poston Butte High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poston Butte High School rank in AZ?
Poston Butte High School ranks #1,307 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Poston Butte High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poston Butte High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Poston Butte High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poston Butte High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Poston Butte High School a charter school?
No, Poston Butte High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poston Butte High School a Title I school?
No, Poston Butte High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (480) 474-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85132)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 85132; 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
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