Very Good
#613 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 31% in state
San Tan Foothills High School
High School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Queen Creek, AZ
A Florence Unified School District (4437) high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 W SILVERDALE RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Tan Foothills High School score 32% 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 up 13 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where San Tan Foothills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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
$125,236
Median home value
$521,300
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,423 | Compare → |
| Eduprize Online InstructionCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Empower Academy Mva CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 3.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence Unified School District (4437)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 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
San Tan Foothills High School is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Tan Foothills High School
San Tan Foothills High School is a public high school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 804 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Tan Foothills High School
What grades does San Tan Foothills High School serve?
San Tan Foothills High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend San Tan Foothills High School?
San Tan Foothills High School has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Tan Foothills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Tan Foothills High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Tan Foothills High School rank in AZ?
San Tan Foothills High School ranks #613 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Tan Foothills High School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Tan Foothills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 San Tan Foothills High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Tan Foothills High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is San Tan Foothills High School a charter school?
No, San Tan Foothills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Tan Foothills High School a Title I school?
No, San Tan Foothills High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (480) 474-6240
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85142)
- 87,201
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 85142; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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