Summary:
The Fountain Hills Unified District in Arizona is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, 1 elementary school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves a diverse student population, with some schools having significant Native American enrollment.
Fountain Hills High School stands out with a 4-star rating, a strong 90.6% four-year graduation rate, and relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. Fountain Hills Middle School also performs well, particularly in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages. In contrast, McDowell Mountain Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state.
The district's alternative virtual school, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, has a lower four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to the traditional schools. Spending per student varies widely across the district, from $4,748 at Fountain Hills Virtual Academy to $11,703 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School, but the relationship between spending and academic performance is not always straightforward.
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