Top Rankings
Florence Unified School District (4437) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,134 students in Florence Unified School District (4437). This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Florence Unified School District (4437) have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poston Butte High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
14 Schools
948 Schools
# Students
8,952 Students
440,682 Students
# Teachers
523 Teachers
15,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence Unified School District (4437), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Graduation Rate
89%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
42%
46%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
42%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,980 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,204
$11,429
Spending / Student
$9,980
$11,331
Best Florence Unified School District (4437) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Gr: PK-9 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Florence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
San Tan Foothills High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Gr: 7-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Poston Butte High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Florence Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Recent Articles

Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.

Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.

NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.