Shadow Ridge High School vs. Valley Vista High School
Should you attend Shadow Ridge High School or Valley Vista 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
Shadow Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Valley Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,323 students in grades 7-12, Shadow Ridge 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 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,464 students in grades 7-12, Valley Vista 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 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
2,323 students
2,464 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#662 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
18%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
636
675
Grade 10 Students
610
649
Grade 11 Students
579
600
Grade 12 Students
498
540
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
31%
48%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
55%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%