Barry Goldwater High School vs. Sandra Day O'connor High School
Should I attend Barry Goldwater High School or Sandra Day O'connor High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,624 students in grades 7-12, Barry Goldwater High School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,534 students in grades 7-12, Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,624 students
2,534 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#551 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Graduation Rate
89%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
441
626
Grade 10 Students
429
645
Grade 11 Students
409
667
Grade 12 Students
345
596
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
14%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
41%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%