Shadow Ridge High School vs. Willow Canyon High School
Should you attend Shadow Ridge High School or Willow Canyon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shadow Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Willow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,212 students in grades 7-12, Shadow Ridge 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 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,901 students in grades 7-12, Willow Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
2,212 students
1,901 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#468 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
572
544
Grade 10 Students
567
472
Grade 11 Students
559
421
Grade 12 Students
514
464
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
34%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
52%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%