Serving 1,423 students in grades 7-12, Poston Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Poston Butte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poston Butte High School is 0.65, 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poston Butte High School?
The graduation rate of Poston Butte High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Poston Butte High School?
1,423 students attend Poston Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Poston Butte High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poston Butte High School?
Poston Butte High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poston Butte High School offer ?
Poston Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Poston Butte High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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