Flowing Wells High School

Summary:

Flowing Wells High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving 1,694 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Flowing Wells Unified District, which is ranked 183 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flowing Wells High School has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (72.61%) and a significant White (21.78%) student body. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state average, with 35% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and 31% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. However, the school has shown strong performance in certain student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and low socioeconomic status students, who have ranked in the top half or top third of Arizona high schools in recent years.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Pima Partnership School, Tucson Preparatory School, and Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School, Flowing Wells High School generally has higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic performance. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated between $6,057 and $8,123 over the past 4 years, which is generally lower than the state average for high schools, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85705-3022


(520) 696-8001

District: Flowing Wells Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,344 Help


Feeder schools for Flowing Wells High School:

Elementary:    Centennial Elementary School
    Douglas Elementary School
    Homer Davis Elementary School
    J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
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Middle:    Flowing Wells Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  1,708

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.9%
White:
21.4%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Flowing Wells High School ranks worse than 57.8% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flowing Wells 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 (72.9%), White (21.4%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flowing Wells High School is 20.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flowing Wells High School is $6,344.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flowing Wells High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flowing Wells High School 156th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Flowing Wells High School in the ranking list.)

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Flowing Wells Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flowing Wells Unified District 194th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flowing Wells High School

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Rank History for all students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.09 111th 395 71.9%
2010 68.09 142nd 403 64.8%
2011 72.26 115th 397 71.0%
2012 67.93 153rd 471 67.5%
2013 63.26 195th 491 60.3%
2014 67.88 138th 394 65.0%
2015 31.45 163rd 261 37.5%
2016 33.10 224th 406 44.8%
2017 34.35 219th 416 47.4%
2018 41.50 187th 420 55.5%
2019 30.50 180th 285 36.8%
2021 50.64 204th 509 59.9%
2022 53.97 156th 464 66.4%
2023 62.64 146th 469 68.9%
2024 36.84 156th 270 42.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.80 262nd 374 29.9%
2022 53.30 108th 282 61.7%
2023 54.17 89th 199 55.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.27 37th 45 17.8%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
2023 38.11 13th 24 45.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.86 115th 155 25.8%
2021 50.72 139th 422 67.1%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 100th 253 60.5%
2022 53.87 54th 168 67.9%
2023 64.69 89th 347 74.4%
2024 47.52 80th 172 53.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.50 15th 168 91.1%
2022 86.85 7th 150 95.3%
2023 37.09 34th 60 43.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.60 173rd 354 51.1%
2019 26.62 174th 247 29.6%
2021 47.19 214th 492 56.5%
2022 46.55 188th 456 58.8%
2023 55.42 155th 406 61.8%
2024 32.69 130th 200 35.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.11 10th 130 92.3%
2022 81.55 12th 116 89.7%
2023 66.17 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.48 49th 102 52.0%
2022 44.05 81st 125 35.2%
2023 87.77 4th 74 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 184th 370 50.3%
2019 28.00 163rd 238 31.5%
2021 52.13 190th 492 61.4%
2022 58.73 137th 455 69.9%
2023 62.55 140th 429 67.4%
2024 32.52 138th 219 37.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.77 128th 231 44.6%
2022 49.65 117th 238 50.8%
2023 71.88 32nd 146 78.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 84th 122 31.1%
2021 95.70 14th 306 95.4%
2022 60.61 87th 301 71.1%
2023 67.29 47th 201 76.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.42 113th 311 63.7%
2019 39.60 93rd 183 49.2%
2021 50.98 185th 479 61.4%
2022 55.12 133rd 441 69.8%
2023 61.67 110th 379 71.0%
2024 41.92 88th 170 48.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.77 5th 68 92.6%
2021 78.05 29th 256 88.7%
2022 79.90 30th 255 88.2%
2023 69.42 31st 128 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Flowing Wells High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 182nd 291 37.5%
2019 14.08 202nd 217 6.9%
2021 57.18 168th 448 62.5%
2022 61.24 121st 409 70.4%
2023 61.50 128th 371 65.5%
2024 36.64 111th 184 39.7%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flowing Wells High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1397 18 12 191 8 n/a n/a -150 1476
1989 1392 12 22 200 11 n/a n/a -163 1474
1990 1353 25 31 240 13 n/a n/a -183 1479
1991 1249 14 25 279 25 n/a n/a -23 1569
1992 1360 25 27 333 26 n/a n/a 0 1771
1993 1375 31 22 397 25 n/a n/a 0 1850
1994 1350 43 26 467 17 n/a n/a 0 1903
1995 1246 46 22 492 30 n/a n/a 0 1836
1996 1246 46 22 492 30 n/a n/a 0 1836
1997 1276 56 26 457 29 n/a n/a 0 1844
1998 1286 46 26 499 21 n/a n/a 0 1878
1999 1284 47 24 505 19 n/a n/a 0 1879
2000 1285 52 31 561 37 n/a n/a 0 1966
2001 1194 48 32 587 33 n/a n/a 0 1894
2002 1149 35 33 652 39 n/a n/a 0 1908
2003 1149 35 33 652 39 n/a n/a 0 1908
2004 1082 29 28 719 30 n/a n/a 0 1888
2005 1056 38 32 712 35 n/a n/a 0 1873
2006 1038 40 27 800 35 n/a n/a 0 1940
2007 968 45 22 817 35 n/a n/a 0 1887
2008 897 44 27 844 46 n/a n/a 0 1858
2009 839 36 23 875 34 n/a n/a 0 1807
2010 820 45 28 905 42 n/a n/a 0 1840
2011 709 42 36 928 40 2 4 0 1761
2012 678 40 28 898 32 1 10 0 1687
2013 636 40 21 904 34 2 6 0 1643
2014 609 39 32 931 42 3 3 0 1659
2015 575 48 28 996 38 2 7 0 1694
2016 548 56 28 1048 36 3 5 0 1724
2017 1245 57 32 338 39 6 23 0 1740
2018 472 44 26 1035 29 1 3 0 1610
2019 470 34 32 1162 33 2 11 0 1744
2020 423 26 22 1178 34 0 23 0 1706
2021 381 24 21 1139 34 4 13 0 1616
2022 362 30 18 1235 29 4 13 0 1691
2023 369 34 18 1230 26 3 14 0 1694
2024 366 31 20 1245 28 3 15 0 1708

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 Flowing Wells High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1476 72.5 20.3 n/a
1989 1474 74.5 19.7 n/a
1990 1479 71.6 20.6 n/a
1991 1569 73.8 21.2 n/a
1992 1771 76.5 23.1 n/a
1993 1850 78.6 23.5 n/a
1994 1903 82.7 23.0 n/a
1995 1836 83.9 21.9 n/a
1996 1836 83.9 21.9 n/a
1997 1844 82.8 22.3 n/a
1998 1878 83.0 22.6 n/a
1999 1879 82.1 22.9 n/a
2000 1966 86.3 22.8 n/a
2001 1894 89.7 21.1 n/a
2002 1908 91.2 20.9 n/a
2003 1908 91.2 20.9 n/a
2004 1888 86.1 21.9 n/a
2005 1873 85.9 21.8 40.8
2006 1940 82.6 23.5 41.1
2007 1887 89.3 21.1 46.3
2008 1858 87.8 21.2 17
2009 1807 94.6 19.1 48.4
2010 1840 93.4 19.7 52.6
2011 1761 85.8 20.5 54.8
2012 1687 80.9 20.8 8.3
2013 1643 81.1 20.2 0.9
2014 1659 80.1 20.7 63.7
2015 1694 75.0 22.5 66.8
2016 1724 77.0 22.3 64.6
2017 1740 78.0 22.3 67.9
2018 1610 79.4 20.2 68
2019 1744 79.4 21.9 64.9
2020 1706 79.4 21.4 65.9
2021 1616 79.0 20.4 n/a
2022 1691 79.3 21.2 26.3
2023 1694 83.3 20.3 64.9
2024 1708 81.9 20.8 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 Flowing Wells High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1476 72.5 20.3 n/a
1989 1474 74.5 19.7 n/a
1990 1479 71.6 20.6 n/a
1991 1569 73.8 21.2 n/a
1992 1771 76.5 23.1 n/a
1993 1850 78.6 23.5 n/a
1994 1903 82.7 23.0 n/a
1995 1836 83.9 21.9 n/a
1996 1836 83.9 21.9 n/a
1997 1844 82.8 22.3 n/a
1998 1878 83.0 22.6 n/a
1999 1879 82.1 22.9 n/a
2000 1966 86.3 22.8 n/a
2001 1894 89.7 21.1 n/a
2002 1908 91.2 20.9 n/a
2003 1908 91.2 20.9 n/a
2004 1888 86.1 21.9 n/a
2005 1873 85.9 21.8 40.8
2006 1940 82.6 23.5 41.1
2007 1887 89.3 21.1 46.3
2008 1858 87.8 21.2 17
2009 1807 94.6 19.1 48.4
2010 1840 93.4 19.7 52.6
2011 1761 85.8 20.5 54.8
2012 1687 80.9 20.8 8.3
2013 1643 81.1 20.2 0.9
2014 1659 80.1 20.7 63.7
2015 1694 75.0 22.5 66.8
2016 1724 77.0 22.3 64.6
2017 1740 78.0 22.3 67.9
2018 1610 79.4 20.2 68
2019 1744 79.4 21.9 64.9
2020 1706 79.4 21.4 65.9
2021 1616 79.0 20.4 n/a
2022 1691 79.3 21.2 26.3
2023 1694 83.3 20.3 64.9
2024 1708 81.9 20.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flowing Wells 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 $418 (5.3%) $81 (1.0%) $917 (11.7%) $5,641 (72.1%) $1,680 (21.5%) $7,321 (93.6%) $7,820
2020 $494 (6.1%) $572 (7.0%) $1,560 (19.2%) $5,804 (71.5%) $1,253 (15.4%) $7,057 (86.9%) $8,123
2021 $489 (8.1%) $476 (7.9%) $1,454 (24.0%) $4,713 (77.8%) $379 (6.3%) $5,092 (84.1%) $6,057
2022 $326 (5.1%) $787 (12.4%) $1,438 (22.7%) $5,050 (79.6%) $181 (2.9%) $5,232 (82.5%) $6,344

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flowing Wells High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 285 High schoolsRanks 146th of 469 High schools
 32%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Flowing Wells High School)2144
 23%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Flowing Wells Unified District)2043
 23%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Flowing Wells High School)2235
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Flowing Wells Unified District)2133
 12%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17441694
 2.9%
African American3434
American Indian3326
 21.2%
Asian3218
 43.8%
Hispanic11621230
 5.9%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White470369
 21.5%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%64.9%
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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,708 students attended Flowing Wells High School.

Flowing Wells High School ranks 156th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Flowing Wells High School are 73% Hispanic, 21% White, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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