Barry Goldwater High School serves 1,546 students in grades 7-12.
Barry Goldwater High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Barry Goldwater High School's student population of 1,546 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barry Goldwater High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barry Goldwater High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
41%
46%
Black
8%
6%
White
41%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Goldwater High School's ranking?
Barry Goldwater High School is ranked #1009 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barry Goldwater High School?
The graduation rate of Barry Goldwater High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Barry Goldwater High School?
1,546 students attend Barry Goldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Barry Goldwater High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Goldwater High School?
Barry Goldwater High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barry Goldwater High School offer ?
Barry Goldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Barry Goldwater High School part of?
Barry Goldwater High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
July 31, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break Day- No School
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break Day- No School
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
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