Paradise Valley High School vs. North Canyon High School
Should you attend Paradise Valley High School or North Canyon 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
Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,886 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,742 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 20:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Total Students
1,886 students
1,742 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1170 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
10%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
468
481
Grade 10 Students
486
462
Grade 11 Students
501
422
Grade 12 Students
431
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
11%
1%
% Hispanic
41%
62%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
38%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
