San Tan Foothills High School is a high school in San Tan Valley, Arizona. It is one of three high schools under the jurisdiction of the Florence Unified School District as of July 1, 2016.
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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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 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
San Tan Foothills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 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
#1247 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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What is San Tan Foothills High School's ranking?
San Tan Foothills High School is ranked #1247 out of 1,921 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 85-89%, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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