Enrollment
793
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
San Tan Foothills High School
Federal NCES profile for San Tan Foothills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292002896
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Tan Foothills High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Tan Foothills High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Tan Foothills High School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Tan Foothills High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Tan Foothills High School
San Tan Foothills High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 793 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (41%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $8,692 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 793 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Crismon High School (2,009 students): San Tan Foothills High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 44.6:1).
Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students) and Florence High School (857 students) alongside San Tan Foothills High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Tan Foothills High School compares
San Tan Foothills High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Arizona - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$8,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 40.7%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, San Tan Foothills High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Unified School District (4437), which includes San Tan Foothills High School.
$8,692
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Tan Foothills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Tan Foothills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on San Tan Foothills High School's federal record.
- Compare San Tan Foothills High School against another school. Compare schools
- Florence Unified School District (4437)'s spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about San Tan Foothills High School
How many students attend San Tan Foothills High School?
San Tan Foothills High School has 793 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Tan Foothills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Tan Foothills High School is 16.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Tan Foothills High School?
31.9% of students at San Tan Foothills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Tan Foothills High School?
The largest demographic group at San Tan Foothills High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Tan Foothills High School?
San Tan Foothills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Tan Foothills High School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, San Tan Foothills High School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
Is San Tan Foothills High School a good school?
San Tan Foothills High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides San Tan Foothills High School, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.