Is Shadow Ridge High School a good school?

Shadow Ridge High School ranks 110 th of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shadow Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,323 students attended Shadow Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shadow Ridge High School?

Students at Shadow Ridge High School are 55% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Shadow Ridge High School?

Shadow Ridge High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Mountain View Elementary : Rancho Gabriela Elementary : Sunset Hills Elementary Middle : Sonoran Heights Middle School

Shadow Ridge High School

Public 7-12

10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388-9713

(623) 523-5100

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,922

Feeder schools for Shadow Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Mountain View
	Rancho Gabriela
	Sunset Hills Elementary
Middle:	Sonoran Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 2,323

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Hispanic:

30.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shadow Ridge High School ranks better than 76.5% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Dysart Unified District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.55. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shadow Ridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Hispanic (30.5%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge High School is 21.9. 2 high schools in the Dysart Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shadow Ridge High School employs 106 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadow Ridge High School is $7,922, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Dysart Unified District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shadow Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shadow Ridge High School 110^th of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Shadow Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

African American students:

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White students:

Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 159^th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	73.07	117^th	403	71.0%
2011	79.41	92^nd	397	76.8%
2012	75.76	112^th	471	76.2%
2013	81.26	80^th	491	83.7%
2014	76.29	98^th	394	75.1%
2015	32.81	155^th	261	40.6%
2016	36.73	208^th	406	48.8%
2017	48.74	151^st	416	63.7%
2018	49.62	147^th	420	65.0%
2019	48.72	119^th	285	58.2%
2021	73.51	104^th	509	79.6%
2022	58.46	136^th	464	70.7%
2023	72.55	110^th	469	76.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	52.82	31^st	76	59.2%
2019	47.03	14^th	25	44.0%
2021	72.59	75^th	374	79.9%
2022	44.62	149^th	282	47.2%
2023	44.87	111^th	199	44.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	38.03	85^th	155	45.2%
2021	50.79	138^th	422	67.3%
2022	58.11	72^nd	380	81.1%
2023	30.61	101^st	172	41.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	51.01	89^th	253	64.8%
2022	39.42	86^th	168	48.8%
2023	67.12	81^st	347	76.7%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.66	22^nd	44	50.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.87	1^st	168	99.4%
2022	60.38	37^th	150	75.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	50.08	140^th	354	60.5%
2019	47.38	119^th	247	51.8%
2021	74.95	96^th	492	80.5%
2022	58.07	135^th	456	70.4%
2023	66.75	110^th	406	72.9%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%
2022	30.47	48^th	116	58.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	58.32	29^th	102	71.6%
2022	47.39	77^th	125	38.4%
2023	56.88	32^nd	74	56.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	47.71	144^th	370	61.1%
2019	48.46	97^th	238	59.2%
2021	70.81	106^th	492	78.5%
2022	54.11	149^th	455	67.3%
2023	73.51	94^th	429	78.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	31.89	66^th	83	20.5%
2019	48.23	21^st	44	52.3%
2021	50.82	126^th	231	45.5%
2022	50.51	113^th	238	52.5%
2023	73.33	28^th	146	80.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	52.61	48^th	122	60.7%
2019	61.95	13^th	33	60.6%
2021	29.37	194^th	306	36.6%
2022	38.59	153^rd	301	49.2%
2023	60.96	62^nd	201	69.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	46.71	123^rd	311	60.5%
2019	49.02	68^th	183	62.8%
2021	72.28	79^th	479	83.5%
2022	58.02	120^th	441	72.8%
2023	65.18	92^nd	379	75.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	47.01	84^th	255	67.1%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.99	67^th	129	48.1%

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Rank History for White students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	39.11	155^th	291	46.7%
2019	37.20	130^th	217	40.1%
2021	67.50	122^nd	448	72.8%
2022	44.16	200^th	409	51.1%
2023	62.22	125^th	371	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2016

Administration does not hold teachers accountable. I had to remove my son from Shadow Ridge due to a poor experience with a math teacher. She failed to post grades for over 5 weeks. My son would attend tutoring but his grade would not change. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Shadow Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	354	68	25	157	6	n/a	n/a	610
2011	558	101	33	237	11	1	2	943
2012	705	101	41	243	9	0	20	1119
2013	763	126	44	310	8	4	25	1280
2014	881	135	46	358	10	6	34	1470
2015	1051	157	58	408	10	6	45	1735
2016	1173	174	74	492	15	7	68	2003
2017	1282	160	75	504	15	5	68	2109
2018	1325	150	78	532	18	7	71	2181
2019	1354	144	70	547	17	7	78	2217
2020	1331	120	63	566	15	2	100	2197
2021	1194	81	45	440	14	9	82	1865
2022	1385	108	50	657	13	10	143	2366
2023	1282	111	39	709	9	8	165	2323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shadow Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	610	30.2	20.2	31.6
2011	943	44.9	20.9	36.7
2012	1119	63.0	17.7	32.7
2013	1280	64.6	19.8	32
2014	1470	71.0	20.7	29.9
2015	1735	77.0	22.5	26.4
2016	2003	79.0	25.3	28.5
2017	2109	97.2	21.6	27.1
2018	2181	105.2	20.7	25
2019	2217	108.2	20.4	24
2020	2197	109.4	20.0	21.9
2021	1865	108.2	17.2	n/a
2022	2366	107.4	22.0	7.1
2023	2323	106.0	21.9	21

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shadow Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	610	30.2	20.2	31.6
2011	943	44.9	20.9	36.7
2012	1119	63.0	17.7	32.7
2013	1280	64.6	19.8	32
2014	1470	71.0	20.7	29.9
2015	1735	77.0	22.5	26.4
2016	2003	79.0	25.3	28.5
2017	2109	97.2	21.6	27.1
2018	2181	105.2	20.7	25
2019	2217	108.2	20.4	24
2020	2197	109.4	20.0	21.9
2021	1865	108.2	17.2	n/a
2022	2366	107.4	22.0	7.1
2023	2323	106.0	21.9	21

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shadow Ridge High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$176 (2.2%)	$126 (1.6%)	$479 (5.9%)	$5,967 (73.9%)	$1,805 (22.4%)	$7,772 (96.2%)	$8,075
2020	$165 (2.2%)	$351 (4.6%)	$682 (9.0%)	$5,497 (72.3%)	$1,587 (20.9%)	$7,084 (93.2%)	$7,600
2021	$369 (3.8%)	$1,142 (11.9%)	$1,880 (19.5%)	$6,606 (68.7%)	$1,503 (15.6%)	$8,110 (84.3%)	$9,621
2022	$226 (2.9%)	$863 (10.9%)	$1,316 (16.6%)	$5,805 (73.3%)	$1,028 (13.0%)	$6,833 (86.3%)	$7,922

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadow Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 110^th of 469 High schools	18.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2217	2323	4.8%
African American	144	111	22.9%
American Indian	17	9	47.1%
Asian	70	39	44.3%
Hispanic	547	709	29.6%
Pacific Islander	7	8	14.3%
White	1354	1282	5.3%
Two or More Races	78	165	111.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	21%	3%

Schools Near Shadow Ridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)		AASA Mathematics (2023)		AzSCI Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Shadow Ridge High School	Public	7-12	10909 N Perryville Rd	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	Dysart Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-5100	2,323	106	21.9	21.0%	1,282 (55.2%)	111 (4.8%)	709 (30.5%)	39 (1.7%)	9 (0.4%)	8 (0.3%)	165 (7.1%)	72.6	110^th of 469 public high schools	76.5%		58.5	136^th of 464 public high schools	70.7%	26		61.0		45.0		23.0	$7,922	$227	$863	$1,316	$5,805	$1,028	$6,833
West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School	Public	9-12	10909 N Perryville Rd	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-5100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$00			$00
West-MEC Paradise Honors	Public	9-12	12775 N 175th Ave	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 738-0012	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paradise Honors High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12775 N 175th Ave	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	Paragon Management Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 455-7400	916			12.9%	590 (64.4%)	46 (5.0%)	192 (21.0%)	31 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	46 (5.0%)	75.9	91^st of 469 public high schools	80.6%		67.1	111^th of 464 public high schools	76.1%	20		61.0		43.0		29.0	$9,204	$305	$639	$1,250	$6,442	$1,818	$8,259
Willow Canyon High School	Public	7-12	17901 W Lundberg St	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	Dysart Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-8000	1,787	76	23.4	31.9%	878 (49.1%)	137 (7.7%)	574 (32.1%)	46 (2.6%)	20 (1.1%)	11 (0.6%)	121 (6.8%)	60.7	154^th of 469 public high schools	67.2%		69.1	102^nd of 464 public high schools	78.0%	52	86.0	46.0	66.0	39.0	73.0	19.0	$9,902	$234	$875	$1,344	$7,392	$1,401	$8,793
West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School	Public	9-12	17901 W Lundberg St	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 523-8000	3				3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
ThrivePoint High School at Surprise	Public, Charter	9-12	16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	E-Institute Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 544-9285	243				123 (50.6%)	10 (4.1%)	96 (39.5%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	18.6	385^th of 469 public high schools	17.9%		16.1	385^th of 464 public high schools	17.0%			13.0		8.0		7.0	$2,579	$00			$1,355	$1,224	$2,579
West-MEC Canyon View High School	Public	9-12	6024 N Perryville Rd	Waddell	85355	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 932-7600	8				8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Canyon View High School	Public	9-12	6024 N Perryville Rd	Waddell	85355	Maricopa County	Agua Fria Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 932-7600	2,014	85	23.7	28.9%	768 (38.1%)	197 (9.8%)	876 (43.5%)	49 (2.4%)	8 (0.4%)	10 (0.5%)	106 (5.3%)	61	152^nd of 469 public high schools	67.6%		51.4	163^rd of 464 public high schools	64.9%	11		49.0		32.0		23.0	$5,374	$75	$177	$327	$4,262	$860	$5,122
Highland Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	15600 W Hearn Rd	Surprise	85379	Maricopa County	Highland Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 300-8385	514			33.9%	239 (46.5%)	40 (7.8%)	191 (37.2%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	66.4	132^nd of 469 public high schools	71.9%		80	63^rd of 464 public high schools	86.4%	69		36.0		47.0		29.0		$00			$00

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