Fountain Hills High School

16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Fountain Hills High School is a public high school in Fountain Hills, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Fountain Hills Unified School District. Fountain Hills High School was constructed from 1991 to 1993, and its first graduating class was in 1994.
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Hills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fountain Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fountain Hills High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
blue, silver, white
School Calendar
School Motto
The Falcon Way—Accountability, Discipline, Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect, Responsibility

School Rankings

Fountain Hills High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Hills High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#532 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
34%
45-49%
40%
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain Hills High School's ranking?
Fountain Hills High School is ranked #532 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fountain Hills High School often compared to?
Fountain Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cactus Shadows High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Hills High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fountain Hills High School?
347 students attend Fountain Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fountain Hills High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fountain Hills High School offer ?
Fountain Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Hills High School part of?
Fountain Hills High School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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