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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
North Canyon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Canyon High School is 0.56, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of North Canyon High School is 88%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend North Canyon High School?
1,742 students attend North Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of North Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Canyon High School?
North Canyon High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Canyon High School offer ?
North Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is North Canyon High School part of?
In what neighborhood is North Canyon High School located?
North Canyon 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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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