C+
Average
67/100

Poston Butte High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 32375 N GANTZEL RD, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 30% · Math 30% proficient · 39th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
A
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
1,423
Students
enrolled
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 37th percentile, math 40th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%78/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−13 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+24 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%32%reading -34 pts, math -31 pts7th percentile (list)
Black50%—reading +13 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading -4 pts, math -11 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 32375 N GANTZEL RD
City San Tan Valley
ZIP Code 85143
District 0402920
NCES School ID 040292002972
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85143

Understanding the community around Poston Butte High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,744
Per Capita Income $32,825
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,700
Median Rent $1,665
Owner-Occupied 78.2%
Renter-Occupied 21.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Poston Butte High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.3%
White 40.3%
Black 8.7%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,423
Teachers (FTE) 69.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Poston Butte High School?
Poston Butte High School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Poston Butte High School?
Poston Butte High School has 1,423 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does Poston Butte High School serve?
Poston Butte High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Poston Butte High School receive per student?
Poston Butte High School receives $9,579 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Poston Butte High School in 85143 ▼
Avg Home Value
$377,258
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,030
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
21.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026