Sandra Day O'connor High School

25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,567 students in grades 7-12, Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Sandra Day O'connor High School's student population of 2,567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandra Day O'connor High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#346 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandra Day O'connor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
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41%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
74%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandra Day O'connor High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sandra Day O'connor High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandra Day O'connor High School's ranking?
Sandra Day O'connor High School is ranked #346 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sandra Day O'connor High School often compared to?
Sandra Day O'connor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge High School, Boulder Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandra Day O'connor High School?
The graduation rate of Sandra Day O'connor High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sandra Day O'connor High School?
2,567 students attend Sandra Day O'connor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sandra Day O'connor High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandra Day O'connor High School?
Sandra Day O'connor High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandra Day O'connor High School offer ?
Sandra Day O'connor High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sandra Day O'connor High School part of?
Sandra Day O'connor High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandra Day O'connor High School located?
Sandra Day O'connor High School is located in the Stetson Hills State neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Stetson Hills State.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break - No School
October 11, 2024 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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