How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mountain Vista Academy | Poston Butte High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Florence, AZ | San Tan Valley, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 163 | 1,310 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.8% | 34.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mountain Vista Academy | Poston Butte High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,579 | $9,579 |
| District | Florence Unified School District (4437) | Florence Unified School District (4437) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mountain Vista Academy | Poston Butte High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.9% | 40.4% |
| African American | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 44.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mountain Vista Academy | Poston Butte High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 327.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 50.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 256 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.