Deer Valley Academy in Phoenix, AZ, has an enrollment of 22 students with minority enrollment at 64%, reflecting a diverse student body compared to other Arizona schools.
The school's math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%.
Reading proficiency at Deer Valley Academy is also 50%, higher than the state average of 40%.
Graduation rates have declined from 80% in 2016 to 50% consistently since 2017, remaining lower than the state average of approximately 77%.
The school's overall ranking has fluctuated, reaching #735 in 2019 but declining to #1704 by 2018 and #1776 in 2017, indicating variability in performance over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Valley Academy's student population of 11 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Valley Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
Hispanic
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
46.9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Skyhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Deer Valley Academy?
11 students attend Deer Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Deer Valley Academy students are White, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Valley Academy?
Deer Valley Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley Academy offer ?
Deer Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley Academy part of?
Deer Valley Academy is part of Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496).
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