High Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District


Summary:

The Paradise Valley Unified District in Arizona is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools have a range of academic performance, with some standouts and others struggling to keep up with district and state averages.

Pinnacle High School and Horizon High School are the top-performing high schools in the district, consistently ranking among the best in the state. Pinnacle High School is particularly impressive, ranking 36th out of 271 high schools in Arizona and maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both schools excel in 11th-grade proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

On the other hand, North Canyon High School appears to be the weakest performer in the district, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the other high schools and the district/state averages. The district as a whole seems to struggle with lower-than-average proficiency rates in certain subjects, particularly in Mathematics and Science, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Despite these variations, all 5 high schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District maintain consistent graduation rates and dropout rates.

District Detail

 15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4441

 (602) 449-2000

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 289 Arizona districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 26,183

Primary Schools: 30
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 5
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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