- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
San Tan Foothills High School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040292002896 · Queen Creek, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 16.5:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
San Tan Foothills High School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
San Tan Foothills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- This school
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- Anthem Element
Anthem Elementary School
722 students
What this shows San Tan Foothills High School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Tan Foothills High School compares
San Tan Foothills High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,483
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 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.
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
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.