Poston Butte High School

32375 N GANTZEL RD
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

www.fusdaz.com/pbhs

1,393 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Poston Butte High School, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Florence Unified School District. Serving a growing community, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its "Bronco" spirit. The campus is designed to support a wide range of educational paths, providing students with opportunities to engage in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various elective options intended to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Poston Butte places a strong emphasis on student life and holistic development. The school hosts a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive interscholastic athletics, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with community involvement and school pride, Poston Butte High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.

1,393

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poston Butte High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	570
Black	139
Asian	16
Two or More	40
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	13

White
585 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
570 (40.9 %)
Black
139 (10.0 %)
Two or More
40 (2.9 %)
American Indian
30 (2.2 %)
Asian
16 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence Unified School District (4437)
Phone:	(480)474-6100
Website:	http://www.fusdaz.com/pbhs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 349

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 320