Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)

District Overview
Situated at 16000 E Palisades Blvd in Fountain Hills, Arizona, the Fountain Hills Unified District serves as a foundational educational institution for families within the greater Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district currently manages five operational campuses that deliver continuous learning opportunities spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a thriving large-suburban community, the open district provides a structured and cohesive K–12 academic pathway designed to nurture student growth, community connection, and college or career readiness.

During the 2024–2025 academic school year, Fountain Hills Unified District serves a total enrollment of 1,072 students, reflecting a multicultural learning community with notable representation among White, American Indian, Hispanic, and multiracial youth. To ensure a supportive and responsive educational environment, the district maintains a well-resourced staff of approximately 150 full-time equivalent teachers and over 20 instructional aides. Supported by an additional 134 support personnel—bringing the district's total workforce to more than 304 full-time equivalent positions—the district maintains a low student-to-staff ratio that allows educators and researchers alike to observe a strong commitment to individualized student support and operational excellence.
5
Total Schools
1,072
Total Students
149.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Demographic Student Count
White567
Hispanic183
Black19
Asian14
Two or More86
American Indian198
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    567 (52.9%)
  • American Indian
    198 (18.5%)
  • Hispanic
    183 (17.1%)
  • Two or More
    86 (8.0%)
  • Black
    19 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,072*
Teachers (FTE):149.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2