Serving 2,366 students in grades 7-12, Shadow Ridge 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 higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shadow Ridge High School's student population of 2,366 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shadow Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Ridge High School is 0.58, 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
#715 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
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 Shadow Ridge High School's ranking?
Shadow Ridge High School is ranked #715 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Shadow Ridge High School often compared to?
Shadow Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Vista High School, Willow Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Shadow Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Shadow Ridge High School?
2,366 students attend Shadow Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Shadow Ridge High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Ridge High School?
Shadow Ridge High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadow Ridge High School offer ?
Shadow Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Shadow Ridge High School part of?
Shadow Ridge High School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
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