Canyon Valley High School serves 187 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)25-29%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Valley High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Canyon Valley High School?
187 students attend Canyon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Canyon Valley High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Valley High School?
Canyon Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Valley High School offer ?
Canyon Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Canyon Valley High School part of?
Canyon Valley High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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