Barry Goldwater High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, named after 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. It is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and opened in 1986. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Serving 1,597 students in grades 7-12, Barry Goldwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 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
Diversity
School Overview
Barry Goldwater High School's student population of 1,597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1986
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Barry Goldwater High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barry Goldwater High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Goldwater High School's ranking?
Barry Goldwater High School is ranked #794 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Barry Goldwater High School often compared to?
Barry Goldwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra Day O'connor High School, Mountain Ridge High School, Deer Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barry Goldwater High School?
The graduation rate of Barry Goldwater High School is 87%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Barry Goldwater High School?
1,597 students attend Barry Goldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Barry Goldwater High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barry Goldwater High School part of?
Barry Goldwater High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Barry Goldwater High School located?
Barry Goldwater High School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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