Tonopah Valley High School is a high school in Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona. It is part of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which also operates Tartesso Elementary School, Winters' Well Elementary School, Desert Sunset Elementary School and Ruth Fisher Middle School.
Serving 882 students in grades 7-12, Tonopah Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonopah Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tonopah Valley High School's student population of 882 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Tonopah Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonopah Valley High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonopah Valley High School's ranking?
Tonopah Valley High School is ranked #1154 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonopah Valley High School often compared to?
Tonopah Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonopah Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Tonopah Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tonopah Valley High School?
882 students attend Tonopah Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tonopah Valley High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonopah Valley High School?
Tonopah Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonopah Valley High School offer ?
Tonopah Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonopah Valley High School part of?
Tonopah Valley High School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
School Reviews
1 3/31/2021
Tonopah Valley High School let students bully a student and make lies about him to the point of affecting his grades and not wanting to go to college.
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