North Canyon High School vs. Paradise Valley High School
Should I attend North Canyon High School or Paradise Valley 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
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Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,919 students in grades 8-12, North Canyon 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,865 students in grades 9-12, Paradise 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 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,919 students
1,865 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#625 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
505
495
Grade 10 Students
491
427
Grade 11 Students
468
457
Grade 12 Students
455
486
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
62%
44%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
23%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
