Paradise Valley High School serves 1,865 students in grades 9-12.
Paradise Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paradise Valley High School's student population of 1,865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paradise Valley High School is ranked within the top 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 Paradise Valley High School is 0.64, which is less 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
#625 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
44%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Valley High School's ranking?
Paradise Valley High School is ranked #625 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paradise Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Paradise Valley High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Paradise Valley High School?
1,865 students attend Paradise Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Paradise Valley High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Valley High School?
Paradise Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paradise Valley High School offer ?
Paradise Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paradise Valley High School part of?
Paradise Valley High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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