San Tan Foothills High School

San Tan Foothills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1255 W Silverdale Rd,  Queen Creek, AZ
Florence Unified School District
3.3
3.4
804 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Tim Richard
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
570
Verbal
610
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
66.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
44%
Science
15%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
212:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
46%
Hispanic
36.9%
Black
8.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 178 Students
Northern Arizona University 159 Students
University of Arizona 115 Students
Grand Canyon University 112 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 50 Students
Central Arizona College 49 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 44 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 40 Students
University of San Diego 36 Students
Mesa Community College 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 32 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Veterinary Sciences 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 88 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/29/2021
I love the environment and the campus views are beautiful. One most important things for me was how the teachers communicated with the students and I've always had an excellent experience. All of my teachers were so easy to talk to and they are all very understanding.
3.0 Senior
2/8/2020
I like San Tan Foothills for the students who are involved and who are kind and respectful to others around them. I do not like how the administration treats the students or how unmotivated/disorganized the faculty seems to be.
4.0 Sophomore
1/21/2020
The school is alright. The teachers a great the administration staff follow the rule to carefully. Passing periods are long enough.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 25 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/23/2025
As someone with a background in education, I feel compelled to speak out about the troubling practices I’ve witnessed within the Florence Unified School District. While I want to begin by acknowledging the dedication of the office administrators, support staff, and assistants—whose efforts are truly...
5.0 parent
9/3/2024
There are many wonderful teachers at this school ready to support and teach your child. Your child's success is dependent on their attitude, motivation and support. They got this!
1.0 parent
5/26/2023
I was a student here it’s more of students run the school not the adults and thir is so many fights it’s really a in safe school
3.0 parent
5/4/2022
many don't know that florence district took this school over from the coolidge school district back in 2016. The school was a disaster at that time as coolidge neglected the building and had hardly any expectations for academics or student discipline. Florence was lucky to get dr. richards as the pr...

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San Tan Foothills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Queen Creek, AZ and is served by the Florence Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. San Tan Foothills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $846,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cavit - San Tan Foothills High School, and more. Learn more about what Queen Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Tan Foothills High School.

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