Moon Valley High School
Moon Valley High School serves 1,430 students in grades 9-12.
Moon Valley High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Moon Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Moon Valley High School's student population of 1,430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,430 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Moon Valley High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Moon Valley High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #619 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Moon Valley High School is West-mec - Moon Valley High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cholla Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tumbleweed Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix West-mec - Moon Valley High School Vocational School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-1210
0.0 miles
3625 W. Cactus Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000 0 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Tumbleweed Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 463 students10
0.5 miles
4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600 0.5 PK-6 463 - Phoenix Sahuaro School Math: 47% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 571 students10
0.6 miles
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200 0.6 PK-6 571 - Phoenix Cholla Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 728 students10
0.7 miles
3120 W Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400 0.7 6-8 728 - Phoenix Chaparral Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 542 students10
0.8 miles
3808 W Joan D Arc
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300 0.8 PK-6 542
School Reviews
| 5 Moon Valley High School best away god building to let go Rockets bosses chefs employed cooking skills nicest greats. - Posted by Student/Alumni - andrew tran |
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