Fountain Hills High School

16100 E PALISADES BLVD
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268

hs.fountainhillsschools.org/

347 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fountain Hills High School, located in the scenic town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Fountain Hills Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from its unique location nestled among the McDowell Mountains. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fountain Hills High School emphasizes character development and student engagement. The school takes pride in maintaining a supportive environment where staff and students collaborate to promote school spirit and community involvement. By leveraging its district resources and commitment to student-centered learning, the high school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips graduates with the skills necessary to excel in higher education and the global workforce.

347

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	47
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (59.7%)
American Indian
50 (14.4%)
Hispanic
47 (13.5%)
Two or More
29 (8.4%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Phone:	(480)664-5510
Website:	http://hs.fountainhillsschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 71

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 91