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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Paradise Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Paradise Valley High School's student population of 1,874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
Paradise Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Valley High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Paradise Valley High School is ranked #550 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Paradise Valley High School often compared to?
Paradise Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paradise Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Paradise Valley High School is 87%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Paradise Valley High School?
1,874 students attend Paradise Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Paradise Valley High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Valley High School?
Paradise Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paradise Valley High School offer ?
Paradise Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paradise Valley High School part of?
Paradise Valley High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Paradise Valley High School located?
Paradise Valley 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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