Very Good
#718 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Canyon View High School
High School · Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) · Waddell, AZ
An Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6024 N PERRYVILLE RD, Waddell, AZ 85355
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Canyon View High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Canyon View 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,401
Median home value
$443,700
Median rent
$2,586/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec Canyon View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Verrado High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,948 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Verrado High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,883 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon View High School is listed in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon View High School
Canyon View High School is a public high school in Waddell, AZ, part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), serving approximately 2,004 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon View High School
What grades does Canyon View High School serve?
Canyon View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canyon View High School?
Canyon View High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,004 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon View High School rank in AZ?
Canyon View High School ranks #718 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Canyon View High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 View High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon View High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Canyon View High School a charter school?
No, Canyon View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon View High School a Title I school?
No, Canyon View High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (623) 932-7600
- Area population (ZIP 85355)
- 13,341
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 85355; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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