Deer Valley High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school opened its doors in 1980 with an initial enrollment of 750 students. Today, the campus is housed on more than 60 acres with a current enrollment of about 1,900 students.
Serving 1,707 students in grades 7-12, Deer Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Valley High School's student population of 1,707 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 185 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,707 students
Total Classroom Teachers
185 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Rankings
Deer Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Valley 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skyhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley High School's ranking?
Deer Valley High School is ranked #847 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Deer Valley High School often compared to?
Deer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
1,707 students attend Deer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Deer Valley High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley High School offer ?
Deer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley High School part of?
Deer Valley High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
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