- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040304000038
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Hills High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fountain Hills · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 347
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ.
School address
District: Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) · Arizona
NCES ID 040304000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Fountain Hills High School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 040304000038 · Fountain Hills, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 14.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students)
Fountain Hills High School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fountain Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Mount
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
382 students
- This school
Fountain Hills High School
347 students
- Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Middle School
250 students
- Fountain Hills 55
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
55 students
What this shows Fountain Hills High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Hills High School compares
Fountain Hills High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
75.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Fountain Hills High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) reports $12,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fountain Hills Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Hills High School
How many students attend Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain Hills, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 62.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Hills High School?
14.8% of students at Fountain Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Hills High School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Fountain Hills, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Hills High School?
Fountain Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fountain Hills High School rank among public schools in Fountain Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hills High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Besides Fountain Hills High School, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) also operates Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (382 students), Fountain Hills Middle School (250 students), and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy (55 students). See the Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) district page for the complete list.