Serving 1,819 students in grades 7-12, Willow Canyon 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 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,819 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Willow Canyon 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 Willow Canyon High School is 0.65, 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.
Willow Canyon High School is ranked #254 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Willow Canyon High School often compared to?
Willow Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shadow Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willow Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Willow Canyon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Willow Canyon High School?
1,819 students attend Willow Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Willow Canyon High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Canyon High School?
Willow Canyon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Canyon High School offer ?
Willow Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Willow Canyon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,819 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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