Serving 1,696 students in grades 7-12, Deer Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Valley High School's student population of 1,696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Valley High School is 0.63, 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
#785 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley High School's ranking?
Deer Valley High School is ranked #785 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Deer Valley High School often compared to?
Deer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
1,696 students attend Deer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Deer Valley High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley High School offer ?
Deer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Deer Valley High School part of?
Deer Valley High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
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