Fountain Hills, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,934 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
The community lies on the eastern slope of the McDowell Mountains. At the center of the town’s man-made lake is one of the world’s highest fountains, which sprays 560 feet into the air, making it three times the height of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park.
Cultural Attractions
Fountain Hills celebrates its western heritage with a Pony Express/Hashknife Gang Celebration and several other community events throughout the year.
Recreation
There are plenty of opportunities to hike, bike, ride horses, and play tennis in local parks and ranches.
Historical
Though the community is fairly young, the Verde Valley has the rich history of its former inhabitants, the Yavapai Indians.
Economy
Retirees influence the community’s economy, but most working residents are Phoenix commuters.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 4 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,290 |
| Arizona School for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 362 |
| Chaparral High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 1,442 |
| Desert Mountain High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,143 |
| Desert Vista High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 2,927 |
| Dobson High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,367 |
| Foothills Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | Bronze | 244 |
| Greenway High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,681 |
| Hamilton High School | Chandler, AZ | Silver | 3,204 |
| Heritage Academy | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 407 |
| Highland High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 2,846 |
| Horizon High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,442 |
| James Madison Preparatory School | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 164 |
| Mesa High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,557 |
| Mesquite High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 3,220 |
| Mountain View High School | Mesa, AZ | Silver | 2,740 |
| Red Mountain High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,782 |
| Skyline High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 1,830 |
| Sunnyslope High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,725 |
| Technology and Leadership Academy | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 69 |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 331 |
| Veritas Preparatory Academy | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 252 |
| Washington High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,573 |
| Westwood High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,285 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | #121, Nat. U. | 51,481 |
| DeVry University--Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 1,217 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture | Scottsdale, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 13,415 |
| Southwestern College | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Western International University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
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