Poston Butte High School is a high school in San Tan Valley, Arizona in the Florence Unified School District. It opened July 20, 2009.
Cavit - Poston Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
5 students
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Bronco Blue and Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)20%
5%
Hispanic
(21-22)20%
47%
White
(21-22)60%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tuff The Bronco
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cavit - Poston Butte High School often compared to?
Cavit - Poston Butte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cavit - Florence Unified, Casa Blanca Community School, Poston Butte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cavit - Poston Butte High School?
5 students attend Cavit - Poston Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cavit - Poston Butte High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cavit - Poston Butte High School offer ?
Cavit - Poston Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavit - Poston Butte High School part of?
Cavit - Poston Butte High School is part of Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology (79385) School District.
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