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Sandra Day O'connor High School vs. Pinnacle High School

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School Overview

School
Sandra Day O'connor High School
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pinnacle High School
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Pinnacle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,597 students in grades 7-12, Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,501 students in grades 7-12, Pinnacle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
2,597 students
2,501 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandra Day O'connor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinnacle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandra Day O'connor High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinnacle High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
105 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandra Day O'connor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinnacle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandra Day O'connor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#476 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#123 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandra Day O'connor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinnacle High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in AZ)
64%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandra Day O'connor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinnacle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandra Day O'connor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinnacle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 1% in AZ)
97%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sandra Day O'connor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pinnacle High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sandra Day O'connor High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pinnacle High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
706
657
Grade 10 Students
643
586
Grade 11 Students
649
608
Grade 12 Students
599
650

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandra Day O'connor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinnacle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandra Day O'connor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinnacle High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandra Day O'connor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinnacle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandra Day O'connor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinnacle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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