Barry Goldwater High School vs. Deer Valley High School
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School Overview
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Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Overview
Serving 1,602 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,707 students in grades 7-12, Deer Valley 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 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,602 students
1,707 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
185 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#847 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
437
Grade 10 Students
412
488
Grade 11 Students
389
391
Grade 12 Students
376
391
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
32%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
35%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%