Catalina Foothills School District

The Catalina Foothills Unified School District #16 (often referred to as the Catalina Foothills School District, CFSD or District 16) is the PreK-12 school district for the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1931, it is a system of eight schools: one high school (9-12), two middle schools (6-8), four elementary schools (K-5) and one early learning center (PreK). The district educates over 5000 students who live throughout the greater Tucson metro area. Mary Kamerzell, Ph.D., has served as superintendent since 1996.

In 2014, CFSD released its strategic plan, outlining its ongoing commitment to prepare students well for a 21st-century life that is increasingly complex and global. In the plan, the district outlines how it creates a learning environment in which each student achieves academic and personal excellence.

According to the Arizona Auditor General's report for fiscal year 2016, CFSD has a district-wide attendance rate of 95% and a high school graduation rate of 94% (2017). Ninety-four percent of all Catalina Foothills High School graduates go on to college. There are, on average, eighteen students per teacher and CFSD teacher experience averages 11.3 years, higher than the state average. The district scores highly in fiscal responsibility with 60.5 cents of every dollar spent on instruction or instructional support. The students per teacher ratio is 17.8 and the average number of years of teacher experience is 11.3.

Catalina Foothills School District, a caring and collaborative learning community, ensures that each student achieves intellectual and personal excellence, and is well prepared for college and career pathways.

Learning transfers to life beyond the Catalina Foothills School District experience, enabling each student to flourish as a responsible citizen in the global community.

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) designated the Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) as a top performing "A" school district for the sixth straight year in 2016. Prior to that, the district was ranked as an "Excelling" district for eight consecutive years.

The ADE ranked CFSD as #1 for the AP Excellence Index (percent of all 9th-12th grade students who earned a 3 or higher on any AP exam) based on data from the College Board, 2010.

Of all school districts statewide, CFSD had the highest AzMERIT scores in both English Language Arts and Math. A summary of the most recent results can be found at https://www.azreportcards.org/Assessments/Assessments

Catalina Foothills School District is a nationally recognized Exemplar District, selected by P21.

In 2017 and 2018, CFSD was named No. 1 Public School District in Arizona, scoring an A+ in Academics, an A in Educational Outcomes, and an A- in Teachers, according to the 2017 and 2018 Niche rankings.

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