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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FOUNTAIN HILLS UNIFIED DISTRICT (4247)·NCES 040304000038

Fountain Hills High School

16100 E PALISADES BLVD, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268 · (480) 664-5510 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
Enrollment
347
High
DISTRICT 214 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
91
Grade 11
94
Grade 12
91
Student demographics
White
20760%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
4714%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 48%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Asian
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
298%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
5014%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19757%
Female
15043%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
47.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -10.0pp since 2017
Math
54.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -8.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
347
-44 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 17.5:1
% White
60%
was 76%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fountain Hills High School

Fountain Hills High School is one of the intimate 9-12 campuss in FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona, one of the schools within Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), with 347 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 45% below the state mean of about 631.

Within Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), which oversees 5 schools and 1,072 students, Fountain Hills High School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Fountain Hills High School shows that the largest single group is White, at 60% of enrollment. Other groups include 14% Native American, 14% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 2% Asian. Compared to Maricopa County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.5:1. The state averages around 20.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Fountain Hills High School is one.

The closest other public school is Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Fountain Hills High School operates from a suburban location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Fountain Hills High School's enrollment has declined 11% since 2018, when it stood at 391 (now 347). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 76% to 60%. Class-load math has fell: from 17.5:1 in 2018 to 14.5:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Fountain Hills High School
District
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Address
16100 E PALISADES BLVD, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
Phone
(480) 664-5510
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
347
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
040304000038
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Other schools in FOUNTAIN HILLS
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Frequently asked questions

About Fountain Hills High School
What is the total enrollment at Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School enrolls approximately 347 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Fountain Hills High School serve?
Fountain Hills High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Fountain Hills High School have?
Fountain Hills High School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Fountain Hills High School?
Student demographics at Fountain Hills High School are roughly 60% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School is overseen by Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) in Maricopa County.
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