Estrella Foothills High School

Summary:

Estrella Foothills High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Goodyear, Arizona, with a student population of 1,398. The school is part of the Buckeye Union High School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estrella Foothills High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 42% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 33% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also has higher proficiency rates in AASA/Mathematics and AzSCI/Science. Additionally, Estrella Foothills High School maintains consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.0% to 96.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates are also relatively low, ranging from 0.4% to 2.4% over the same period.

While Estrella Foothills High School has a higher student-teacher ratio (26.8 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, it serves a more balanced racial composition than some of its neighbors, such as Estrella High School and Agua Fria High School. However, the school faces competition from high-performing charter schools in the area, such as Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies and BASIS Goodyear, which generally outperform Estrella Foothills High School on academic measures.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13033 S Estrella Pkwy
       Goodyear, AZ  85338-5845


(623) 269-1200

District: Buckeye Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,514 Help


Feeder schools for Estrella Foothills High School:

Elementary:    Estrella Mountain Elementary School
    Las Brisas Academy
    Liberty Elementary School
    Rainbow Valley Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  1,461

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
38.1%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Compare Details Estrella Foothills High School ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estrella Foothills High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.1%), White (38.1%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills High School is 23.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estrella Foothills High School is $5,514, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estrella Foothills High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estrella Foothills High School 129th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Estrella Foothills High School in the ranking list.)

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Buckeye Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Union High School District 220th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Estrella Foothills High School

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Rank History for all students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.35 119th 395 69.9%
2010 74.46 104th 403 74.2%
2011 80.55 85th 397 78.6%
2012 76.59 104th 471 77.9%
2013 75.56 118th 491 76.0%
2014 72.12 122nd 394 69.0%
2015 43.51 124th 261 52.5%
2016 51.58 149th 406 63.3%
2017 62.40 105th 416 74.8%
2018 63.50 100th 420 76.2%
2019 43.84 134th 285 53.0%
2021 71.70 117th 509 77.0%
2022 51.77 159th 464 65.7%
2023 65.42 134th 469 71.4%
2024 46.17 129th 270 52.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.02 173rd 374 53.7%
2022 27.31 195th 282 30.9%
2023 81.35 17th 199 91.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.66 8th 312 97.4%
2022 70.69 14th 258 94.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.79 35th 155 77.4%
2021 40.43 189th 422 55.2%
2022 39.99 160th 380 57.9%
2023 25.47 130th 172 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.25 93rd 168 44.6%
2023 58.33 118th 347 66.0%
2024 34.78 112th 172 34.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.36 15th 23 34.8%
2022 74.74 5th 44 88.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 117th 354 66.9%
2019 44.31 126th 247 49.0%
2021 75.01 95th 492 80.7%
2022 57.28 140th 456 69.3%
2023 62.27 126th 406 69.0%
2024 39.41 114th 200 43.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.20 97th 125 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.23 104th 370 71.9%
2019 41.38 126th 238 47.1%
2021 63.84 132nd 492 73.2%
2022 44.25 182nd 455 60.0%
2023 62.32 144th 429 66.4%
2024 43.72 114th 219 47.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.68 160th 238 32.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.54 13th 122 89.3%
2021 49.72 115th 306 62.4%
2022 26.02 208th 301 30.9%
2023 53.48 80th 201 60.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.77 107th 311 65.6%
2019 35.90 101st 183 44.8%
2021 69.66 89th 479 81.4%
2022 44.43 175th 441 60.3%
2023 49.32 162nd 379 57.3%
2024 38.05 100th 170 41.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 92.89 7th 128 94.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.07 2nd 41 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at Estrella Foothills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.70 83rd 291 71.5%
2019 42.64 110th 217 49.3%
2021 65.26 136th 448 69.6%
2022 45.80 194th 409 52.6%
2023 62.95 121st 371 67.4%
2024 46.80 92nd 184 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Estrella Foothills High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 209 10 3 78 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 209 10 3 78 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 49 9 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2005 523 26 14 201 6 n/a n/a 0 770
2006 562 27 21 217 5 n/a n/a 0 832
2007 589 34 27 278 7 n/a n/a 0 935
2008 649 47 28 304 3 n/a n/a 0 1031
2009 671 46 36 332 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
2010 120 12 2 63 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2011 667 39 27 309 6 1 0 0 1049
2012 603 43 23 323 13 1 4 0 1010
2013 564 52 18 356 10 3 1 0 1004
2014 533 58 19 377 8 3 2 0 1000
2015 546 55 20 396 10 2 8 0 1037
2016 531 51 13 405 7 2 20 0 1029
2017 538 50 12 425 9 1 28 0 1063
2018 544 44 11 432 6 2 27 0 1066
2019 572 49 9 438 9 5 36 0 1118
2020 589 51 11 431 4 5 41 0 1132
2021 580 52 8 458 5 7 47 0 1157
2022 571 56 16 540 7 5 58 0 1253
2023 596 68 13 644 12 5 60 0 1398
2024 557 82 19 717 16 5 65 0 1461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Estrella Foothills High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 301 18.2 16.5 21.6
2003 301 18.2 16.5 21.6
2004 115 23.7 4.9 97.4
2005 770 40.1 19.2 19.4
2006 832 47.1 17.7 20.4
2007 935 48.9 19.1 15.5
2008 1031 54.7 18.8 22.6
2009 1089 57.3 19.0 27.2
2010 198 50.6 3.9 41.9
2011 1049 50.3 20.8 25.4
2012 1010 42.7 23.6 11.6
2013 1004 40.8 24.5 8.8
2014 1000 40.1 24.8 20.3
2015 1037 43.0 24.1 36.9
2016 1029 44.0 23.3 12.1
2017 1063 46.7 22.7 32.7
2018 1066 46.6 22.8 32.9
2019 1118 46.6 23.9 32.9
2020 1132 45.0 25.1 30.9
2021 1157 46.6 24.7 n/a
2022 1253 51.0 24.5 10
2023 1398 52.0 26.8 27.9
2024 1461 61.0 23.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Estrella Foothills High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 301 18.2 16.5 21.6
2003 301 18.2 16.5 21.6
2004 115 23.7 4.9 97.4
2005 770 40.1 19.2 19.4
2006 832 47.1 17.7 20.4
2007 935 48.9 19.1 15.5
2008 1031 54.7 18.8 22.6
2009 1089 57.3 19.0 27.2
2010 198 50.6 3.9 41.9
2011 1049 50.3 20.8 25.4
2012 1010 42.7 23.6 11.6
2013 1004 40.8 24.5 8.8
2014 1000 40.1 24.8 20.3
2015 1037 43.0 24.1 36.9
2016 1029 44.0 23.3 12.1
2017 1063 46.7 22.7 32.7
2018 1066 46.6 22.8 32.9
2019 1118 46.6 23.9 32.9
2020 1132 45.0 25.1 30.9
2021 1157 46.6 24.7 n/a
2022 1253 51.0 24.5 10
2023 1398 52.0 26.8 27.9
2024 1461 61.0 23.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Estrella Foothills High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $133 (1.5%) $53 (0.6%) $320 (3.7%) $6,701 (76.6%) $1,862 (21.3%) $8,563 (97.9%) $8,750
2020 $44 (0.9%) $370 (7.2%) $459 (8.9%) $4,910 (95.5%) n/a $4,730 (92.0%) $5,144
2021 $33 (0.6%) $52 (0.9%) $117 (2.1%) $5,088 (91.7%) $378 (6.8%) $5,466 (98.5%) $5,550
2022 $87 (1.6%) $06 (0.1%) $180 (3.3%) $5,016 (91.0%) $405 (7.3%) $5,420 (98.3%) $5,514

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estrella Foothills High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 134th of 285 High schoolsRanks 134th of 469 High schools
 18.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students11181398
 25%
African American4968
 38.8%
American Indian912
 33.3%
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic438644
 47%
Pacific Islander55
White572596
 4.2%
Two or More Races3660
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%27.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Estrella Foothills High School

Students at Estrella Foothills High School are 49% Hispanic, 38% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Estrella Foothills High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Elementary : Las Brisas Academy
Elementary : Liberty Elementary School
Elementary : Rainbow Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Westar Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,461 students attended Estrella Foothills High School.

Estrella Foothills High School ranks 129th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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