Stetson Hills School

Summary:

Stetson Hills School is an exemplary elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 912 students in grades PK-8. As part of the Deer Valley Unified District, Stetson Hills consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 50-136 over the past 8 years.

The school's students perform significantly better than the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 67% of 6th graders at Stetson Hills School were proficient in ELA, compared to 61% in the district and 43% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very low dropout rate of 0% over the past 5 years, further highlighting its academic excellence.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, Stetson Hills School generally outperforms them in academic measures, such as proficiency rates in ELA and Math. This, combined with the school's efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its low student-teacher ratio of 17.8, makes Stetson Hills School a standout institution within the district and the state of Arizona.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
       Phoenix, AZ  85083-1699


(623) 445-5300

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,724 Help


Students who attend Stetson Hills School usually attend:

High:    Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  912

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Compare Details Stetson Hills School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 11th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stetson Hills School ranks better than 93.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.6. (See more...)
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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: White (72%), Hispanic (16.2%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stetson Hills School is 17.8. 25 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stetson Hills School is $5,724. 27 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stetson Hills School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stetson Hills School 136th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Stetson Hills School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Stetson Hills School 34th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Stetson Hills School in the ranking list.)

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Deer Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Valley Unified District 91st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stetson Hills School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.14 107th 1062 89.9%
2010 90.36 57th 1090 94.8%
2011 90.30 58th 1075 94.6%
2012 85.01 100th 1141 91.2%
2013 85.06 114th 1158 90.2%
2014 87.76 98th 1079 90.9%
2015 87.63 97th 955 89.8%
2016 93.48 50th 1079 95.4%
2017 92.75 60th 1106 94.6%
2018 93.25 58th 1109 94.8%
2019 92.50 50th 1039 95.2%
2021 93.86 65th 1226 94.7%
2022 87.51 76th 1000 92.4%
2023 91.31 94th 1245 92.4%
2024 83.87 136th 904 85.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.55 98th 1027 90.5%
2022 56.19 175th 444 60.6%
2023 77.56 73rd 617 88.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.03 464th 975 52.4%
2023 61.08 131st 451 71.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.44 207th 1201 82.8%
2022 38.35 118th 145 18.6%
2023 39.03 471st 820 42.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 31st 820 96.2%
2022 61.27 232nd 618 62.5%
2023 83.97 109th 1116 90.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.69 7th 102 93.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.51 75th 1023 92.7%
2019 87.19 74th 862 91.4%
2021 93.10 55th 1219 95.5%
2022 84.69 67th 824 91.9%
2023 90.28 83rd 1219 93.2%
2024 69.77 152nd 593 74.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.76 22nd 101 78.2%
2023 67.77 30th 145 79.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.70 61st 1032 94.1%
2019 90.94 44th 850 94.8%
2021 91.19 91st 1220 92.5%
2022 81.84 102nd 830 87.7%
2023 88.75 117th 1216 90.4%
2024 76.53 112th 609 81.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.92 116th 620 81.3%
2022 51.96 125th 270 53.7%
2023 30.33 258th 316 18.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.35 28th 895 96.9%
2022 94.28 2nd 289 99.3%
2023 87.08 27th 607 95.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.68 162nd 911 82.2%
2019 90.36 42nd 709 94.1%
2021 82.99 118th 1198 90.2%
2022 83.41 78th 716 89.1%
2023 85.46 110th 1170 90.6%
2024 88.58 42nd 472 91.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.78 154th 654 76.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.29 54th 720 92.5%
2019 83.31 60th 595 89.9%
2021 87.05 64th 1161 94.5%
2022 79.35 82nd 800 89.8%
2023 89.43 46th 1024 95.5%
2024 73.54 92nd 477 80.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stetson Hills School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.46 107th 663 83.9%
2010 85.68 78th 692 88.7%
2011 85.97 72nd 685 89.5%
2012 82.53 89th 772 88.5%
2013 83.29 85th 787 89.2%
2014 83.46 103rd 690 85.1%
2015 79.87 92nd 521 82.3%
2016 89.13 62nd 677 90.8%
2017 89.72 55th 695 92.1%
2018 92.19 41st 711 94.2%
2019 87.53 61st 605 89.9%
2021 94.23 35th 832 95.8%
2022 92.13 31st 605 94.9%
2023 94.81 30th 854 96.5%
2024 92.60 34th 533 93.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.70 192nd 650 70.5%
2022 57.26 76th 211 64.0%
2023 60.05 126th 384 67.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.24 30th 145 79.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.13 115th 789 85.4%
2022 62.18 18th 36 50.0%
2023 64.48 77th 363 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.12 26th 503 94.8%
2023 82.26 58th 717 91.9%
2024 91.28 16th 314 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 59th 624 90.5%
2019 79.86 70th 466 85.0%
2021 92.95 38th 820 95.4%
2022 87.35 34th 494 93.1%
2023 93.04 33rd 806 95.9%
2024 88.19 30th 379 92.1%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.86 10th 166 94.0%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.44 61st 110 44.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.09 31st 617 95.0%
2019 85.61 40th 435 90.8%
2021 92.96 35th 818 95.7%
2022 89.46 30th 476 93.7%
2023 94.18 31st 810 96.2%
2024 87.80 34th 356 90.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.90 51st 404 87.4%
2023 37.92 166th 247 32.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.72 115th 573 79.9%
2022 64.96 51st 129 60.5%
2023 89.67 17th 400 95.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 62nd 543 88.6%
2019 87.77 42nd 387 89.1%
2021 86.17 52nd 802 93.5%
2022 92.84 23rd 392 94.1%
2023 96.23 15th 760 98.0%
2024 93.02 16th 322 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Stetson Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.88 38th 436 91.3%
2019 77.37 51st 337 84.9%
2021 87.76 35th 780 95.5%
2022 83.27 33rd 446 92.6%
2023 93.50 19th 675 97.2%
2024 87.95 27th 273 90.1%
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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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by a teacher
Monday, January 15, 2018

Open Quote This school uses 5x6 padded rooms for children with disabilities. This should be illegal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stetson Hills School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1023 37 48 95 5 n/a n/a 0 1208
2003 1023 37 48 95 5 n/a n/a 0 1208
2004 952 32 42 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1128
2005 968 36 48 105 7 n/a n/a 0 1164
2006 997 37 46 109 5 n/a n/a 0 1194
2007 991 41 54 99 6 n/a n/a 0 1191
2008 876 28 43 86 7 n/a n/a 0 1040
2009 856 31 43 67 8 n/a n/a 0 1005
2010 838 28 38 67 6 n/a n/a 0 977
2011 777 26 40 131 6 4 34 0 1018
2012 846 25 38 146 3 3 31 0 1092
2013 814 23 38 138 3 6 31 0 1053
2014 794 20 35 129 11 4 32 0 1025
2015 834 25 38 147 13 3 23 0 1083
2016 816 28 36 142 14 3 31 0 1070
2017 825 22 36 144 14 2 30 0 1073
2018 806 17 39 162 13 0 25 0 1062
2019 791 19 41 160 11 1 25 0 1048
2020 818 23 41 147 8 1 19 0 1057
2021 684 22 15 132 7 0 18 0 878
2022 735 25 33 152 6 0 26 0 977
2023 657 22 41 148 8 0 36 0 912

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 Stetson Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1208 52.9 22.8 6
2003 1208 52.9 22.8 6
2004 1128 50.0 22.6 13.1
2005 1164 54.0 21.6 5.4
2006 1194 57.0 20.9 6.3
2007 1191 56.0 21.3 6.1
2008 1040 51.2 20.3 0.3
2009 1005 51.0 19.7 7.8
2010 977 51.0 19.1 11.1
2011 1018 49.5 20.5 9.5
2012 1092 50.1 21.7 12.5
2013 1053 53.9 19.5 19.3
2014 1025 54.0 18.9 18.4
2015 1083 55.0 19.6 17.2
2016 1070 55.0 19.4 17.4
2017 1073 55.0 19.5 16.6
2018 1062 52.5 20.2 14.9
2019 1048 50.5 20.7 13.9
2020 1057 52.5 20.1 13.9
2021 878 50.4 17.4 n/a
2022 977 51.3 19.0 7.1
2023 912 51.0 17.8 13.9

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 Stetson Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1208 52.9 22.8 6
2003 1208 52.9 22.8 6
2004 1128 50.0 22.6 13.1
2005 1164 54.0 21.6 5.4
2006 1194 57.0 20.9 6.3
2007 1191 56.0 21.3 6.1
2008 1040 51.2 20.3 0.3
2009 1005 51.0 19.7 7.8
2010 977 51.0 19.1 11.1
2011 1018 49.5 20.5 9.5
2012 1092 50.1 21.7 12.5
2013 1053 53.9 19.5 19.3
2014 1025 54.0 18.9 18.4
2015 1083 55.0 19.6 17.2
2016 1070 55.0 19.4 17.4
2017 1073 55.0 19.5 16.6
2018 1062 52.5 20.2 14.9
2019 1048 50.5 20.7 13.9
2020 1057 52.5 20.1 13.9
2021 878 50.4 17.4 n/a
2022 977 51.3 19.0 7.1
2023 912 51.0 17.8 13.9

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 Stetson Hills 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 $186 (2.5%) $55 (0.7%) $427 (5.8%) $5,946 (80.4%) $1,207 (16.3%) $7,153 (96.7%) $7,394
2020 $88 (1.6%) $36 (0.7%) $213 (3.9%) $4,906 (90.8%) $371 (6.9%) $5,278 (97.7%) $5,402
2021 $130 (2.3%) $431 (7.5%) $690 (12.0%) $5,476 (94.9%) n/a $5,211 (90.3%) $5,772
2022 $342 (6.0%) $12 (0.2%) $697 (12.2%) $5,132 (89.7%) $238 (4.2%) $5,369 (93.8%) $5,724

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stetson Hills School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 1245 Elementary schools
 2.7%
Ranks 61st of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 854 Middle schools
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1048912
 13%
African American1922
 15.8%
American Indian118
 27.3%
Asian4141
Hispanic160148
 7.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White791657
 16.9%
Two or More Races2536
 44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%13.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stetson Hills School

Students at Stetson Hills School are 72% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 912 students attended Stetson Hills School.

Students who attend Stetson Hills School usually go on to attend:

High : Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Stetson Hills School ranks 136th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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