Willow Canyon High School

Public 7-12

 17901 W Lundberg St
       Surprise, AZ  85388-0281


(623) 523-8000

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 469 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,902 Help


Feeder schools for Willow Canyon High School:

Elementary:    Asante Preparatory Academy
    Canyon Ridge School
    Kingswood Elementary School
    Western Peaks Elementary
Middle:    Cimarron Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  1,787

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
32.1%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Compare Details Willow Canyon High School ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Willow Canyon High School ranks better than 67.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Dysart Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Willow Canyon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (32.1%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Canyon High School is 23.4. 3 high schools in the Dysart Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Willow Canyon High School employs 76.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Canyon High School is $9,902. 2 high schools in the Dysart Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Canyon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Canyon High School 12th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Willow Canyon High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Willow Canyon High School 154th of 469 Arizona public high schools. (See Willow Canyon High School in the ranking list.)

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Dysart Unified District:

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


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Rank History for Willow Canyon High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.68 12th 854 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.89 17th 806 97.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.86 157th 760 79.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.79 3rd 675 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Willow Canyon High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.18 94th 395 76.2%
2010 73.24 116th 403 71.2%
2011 72.49 113th 397 71.5%
2012 68.58 149th 471 68.4%
2013 69.91 154th 491 68.6%
2014 63.95 164th 394 58.4%
2015 25.71 195th 261 25.3%
2016 48.51 158th 406 61.1%
2017 53.21 130th 416 68.8%
2018 42.18 182nd 420 56.7%
2019 37.35 156th 285 45.3%
2021 77.07 96th 509 81.1%
2022 69.08 102nd 464 78.0%
2023 60.69 154th 469 67.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.93 49th 76 35.5%
2019 21.87 21st 25 16.0%
2021 68.32 98th 374 73.8%
2022 55.28 103rd 282 63.5%
2023 56.52 80th 199 59.8%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 86th 155 44.5%
2021 48.24 150th 422 64.5%
2022 38.42 169th 380 55.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.46 116th 253 54.2%
2022 75.65 34th 168 79.8%
2023 55.66 126th 347 63.7%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 153rd 354 56.8%
2019 38.12 137th 247 44.5%
2021 81.24 80th 492 83.7%
2022 75.01 75th 456 83.6%
2023 60.48 129th 406 68.2%
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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.24 21st 102 79.4%
2022 30.11 94th 125 24.8%
2023 45.54 44th 74 40.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 178th 370 51.9%
2019 33.39 140th 238 41.2%
2021 69.34 111th 492 77.4%
2022 65.41 116th 455 74.5%
2023 55.80 168th 429 60.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 55th 83 33.7%
2021 63.99 85th 231 63.2%
2022 57.80 97th 238 59.2%
2023 43.37 89th 146 39.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.36 66th 122 45.9%
2019 62.65 12th 33 63.6%
2021 62.72 81st 306 73.5%
2022 68.48 56th 301 81.4%
2023 47.47 90th 201 55.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 138th 311 55.6%
2019 40.77 89th 183 51.4%
2021 70.65 88th 479 81.6%
2022 67.82 88th 441 80.0%
2023 55.68 132nd 379 65.2%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.86 46th 255 82.0%
2023 49.84 50th 128 60.9%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.20 11th 41 73.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Willow Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.04 192nd 291 34.0%
2019 26.54 167th 217 23.0%
2021 68.13 119th 448 73.4%
2022 58.94 134th 409 67.2%
2023 47.88 184th 371 50.4%
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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.

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by a parent
Monday, April 8, 2019

Open Quote Teachers don't care at this school, I can name a few, they can leave a message only, they will not return your call when you call them back to discuss your student, they will not respond to your emails either, getting ready to contact the district, will see how will they handle the situation??? Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2016

Open Quote Very pleased with the education my son is receiving! He is in the IB programme and is surrounded by teachers that care about their students. I could not be happier. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willow Canyon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 526 58 15 251 8 n/a n/a 0 858
2005 1032 127 28 439 18 n/a n/a 0 1644
2006 1680 212 59 652 22 n/a n/a 0 2625
2007 1434 214 71 523 19 n/a n/a 0 2261
2008 1448 253 82 557 19 n/a n/a 0 2359
2009 1321 234 84 508 20 n/a n/a 0 2167
2010 1225 210 81 450 22 n/a n/a 0 1988
2011 1212 210 75 484 22 5 6 0 2014
2012 1229 196 66 477 21 7 34 0 2030
2013 1271 149 70 488 21 8 43 0 2050
2014 1298 167 64 505 21 8 70 0 2133
2015 1221 171 66 517 17 10 82 0 2084
2016 1156 135 59 490 11 3 75 0 1929
2017 1068 142 54 465 10 3 72 0 1814
2018 1051 143 47 473 8 4 73 0 1799
2019 1083 147 51 524 7 6 79 0 1897
2020 1099 135 59 566 10 5 111 0 1985
2021 764 79 25 426 4 4 82 0 1384
2022 901 112 48 587 14 11 111 0 1784
2023 878 137 46 574 20 11 121 0 1787

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 Willow Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 858 38.0 22.6 54.2
2005 1644 72.5 22.7 39.2
2006 2625 103.0 25.5 32.4
2007 2261 112.4 20.1 2.1
2008 2359 97.0 24.3 0
2009 2167 89.7 24.2 31.5
2010 1988 83.0 23.9 28.8
2011 2014 83.3 24.1 38.9
2012 2030 91.0 22.3 36.8
2013 2050 86.5 23.6 37.6
2014 2133 82.6 25.8 35.6
2015 2084 83.0 25.1 35.5
2016 1929 74.0 26.0 35.3
2017 1814 76.4 23.7 34.1
2018 1799 74.4 24.1 33.9
2019 1897 80.0 23.7 32.9
2020 1985 81.4 24.3 30.9
2021 1384 82.2 16.8 n/a
2022 1784 77.8 22.9 12.7
2023 1787 76.2 23.4 31.9

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 Willow Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 858 38.0 22.6 54.2
2005 1644 72.5 22.7 39.2
2006 2625 103.0 25.5 32.4
2007 2261 112.4 20.1 2.1
2008 2359 97.0 24.3 0
2009 2167 89.7 24.2 31.5
2010 1988 83.0 23.9 28.8
2011 2014 83.3 24.1 38.9
2012 2030 91.0 22.3 36.8
2013 2050 86.5 23.6 37.6
2014 2133 82.6 25.8 35.6
2015 2084 83.0 25.1 35.5
2016 1929 74.0 26.0 35.3
2017 1814 76.4 23.7 34.1
2018 1799 74.4 24.1 33.9
2019 1897 80.0 23.7 32.9
2020 1985 81.4 24.3 30.9
2021 1384 82.2 16.8 n/a
2022 1784 77.8 22.9 12.7
2023 1787 76.2 23.4 31.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Canyon High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (2.2%) $125 (1.5%) $485 (5.9%) $6,076 (73.4%) $1,898 (22.9%) $7,974 (96.3%) $8,279
2020 $152 (2.0%) $414 (5.6%) $719 (9.7%) $5,175 (69.7%) $1,684 (22.7%) $6,858 (92.4%) $7,425
2021 $368 (3.3%) $1,418 (12.7%) $2,153 (19.2%) $7,566 (67.6%) $1,842 (16.5%) $9,408 (84.0%) $11,194
2022 $234 (2.4%) $875 (8.8%) $1,344 (13.6%) $7,392 (74.7%) $1,401 (14.1%) $8,793 (88.8%) $9,902

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Canyon High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 156th of 285 High schoolsRanks 154th of 469 High schools
 21.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18971787
 5.8%
African American147137
 6.8%
American Indian720
 185.7%
Asian5146
 9.8%
Hispanic524574
 9.5%
Pacific Islander611
 83.3%
White1083878
 18.9%
Two or More Races79121
 53.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%31.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Canyon High School

Willow Canyon High School ranks 154th of 469 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Willow Canyon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Asante Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Canyon Ridge School
Elementary : Kingswood Elementary School
Elementary : Western Peaks Elementary
Middle : Cimarron Springs Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,787 students attended Willow Canyon High School.

Students at Willow Canyon High School are 49% White, 32% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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