Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Estrella Foothills High School ranks in the top 50% 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 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Estrella Foothills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estrella Foothills High School is 0.61, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estrella Foothills High School?
The graduation rate of Estrella Foothills High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Estrella Foothills High School?
1,398 students attend Estrella Foothills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Estrella Foothills High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estrella Foothills High School?
Estrella Foothills High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estrella Foothills High School offer ?
Estrella Foothills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Estrella Foothills High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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