Serving 1,109 students in grades 8-12, Shadow Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% 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 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shadow Mountain High School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shadow Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Mountain High School is 0.58, 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
#308 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Mountain High School's ranking?
Shadow Mountain High School is ranked #308 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Shadow Mountain High School is 87%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Shadow Mountain High School?
1,109 students attend Shadow Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shadow Mountain High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Mountain High School?
Shadow Mountain High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadow Mountain High School offer ?
Shadow Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Shadow Mountain High School part of?
Shadow Mountain High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Shadow Mountain High School located?
Shadow Mountain High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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