North Canyon High School vs. Paradise Valley High School
Should you attend North Canyon High School or Paradise Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,842 students in grades 8-12, North Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,874 students in grades 7-12, Paradise Valley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
7-12
Total Students
1,842 students
1,874 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#550 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
496
459
Grade 10 Students
492
509
Grade 11 Students
434
426
Grade 12 Students
420
480
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
62%
43%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
22%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
