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#428 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 21% in state

Canyon Del Oro High School

High School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Oro Valley, AZ

An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 W CALLE CONCORDIA, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation18.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$12,104
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at Canyon Del Oro High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon Del Oro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,200/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oro Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,915

Median home value

$389,000

Median rent

$1,424/mo

College educated

51.2%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
18.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·92 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private6–120.6 mi591Compare →
Immaculate Heart High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–121.6 mi50Compare →
Edge High School - NorthwestCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–122.8 mi61Compare →
Basis Oro ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified8.95–122.9 mi570Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#7 of 22
District spending per student
$12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon Del Oro High School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Del Oro High School

Canyon Del Oro High School is a public high school in Oro Valley, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 1,737 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Del Oro High School

What grades does Canyon Del Oro High School serve?

Canyon Del Oro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canyon Del Oro High School?

Canyon Del Oro High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Del Oro High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Del Oro High School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Del Oro High School rank in AZ?

Canyon Del Oro High School ranks #428 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Canyon Del Oro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Del Oro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Canyon Del Oro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Del Oro High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canyon Del Oro High School a charter school?

No, Canyon Del Oro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon Del Oro High School a Title I school?

No, Canyon Del Oro High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 85704)
34,608
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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