| Estrella Foothills High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2001 |
| Type | Public secondary (U.S.) |
| Principal | Dr. Leslie Standerfer |
| Students | 1050 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 13033 South Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, Arizona, USA 85338 |
| District | Buckeye Union High School District |
| Colors | Columbia blue, black, silver |
| Mascot | Wolves |
| Website | [1] |
Estrella Foothills High School is a school located in Goodyear, Arizona. The school mascot is the wolf. Estrella Foothills is a part of the Buckeye Union High School District.
Estrella Foothills High School opened its doors in September 2001 to a freshmen class of 110. The first class of graduating seniors was approximately 160 students that received their diplomas in May 2005. The school currently has approximately 1,050 students enrolled. From 2008-2011, EFHS maintained "Excelling" status, the highest rank awarded to Arizona's public schools.
Estrella Foothills offers a wide range of academic classes (offered in block scheduling), including honors and AP courses, as well as many diverse electives, including culinary arts, band, drama, choir, business technology, industrial technology, forensic science, dance, digital photography, multiple levels of creative writing, and the visual arts.
Estrella Foothills also offers several extracurricular activities such as El Lobo, its culinary arts club, National Honor Society, Drama Club and Thespians, Art Club, Music Club, Dance Club, FBLA, Newspaper, Yearbook, FCA, Science Club, The Pythagorean Society, and The Order of The Wolf. Estrella Foothills opened its performing arts center in August 2008 and has already hosted several student performances. EFHS produced its first musical in the spring of 2009. The theatre program has distinguished itself with multiple state level award-winning performances.
Several faculty members encourage students to be well-rounded and volunteer in community and charitable events. Among these, the Drama Club sponsors two Blood Drives through United Blood Services each year as well as collects pop-tops for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The EFHS Music Club sponsors 2 additional blood drives (Winter and Summer) in conjunction with the Drama Club (also through United Blood Services) for a school-wide total of 4 blood drives a year. The newspaper sponsors a food drive every October to go to local food banks in the Phoenix metro area. The newspaper also sponsors a 'Penny War' to raise funds for families in need during the holiday season. The student council groups and several other school organizations also support various charity events.
In sports, EFHS competes in the AIA 3A West division. The Wolves have distinguished themselves in their eight years of varsity programs, having sent all of their teams to state playoffs at some point. The first state championships came in track and field. The school has also celebrated state championships by their spiritline, girls' soccer, softball, girls' track, and boys' basketball teams.