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#1395 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Copper Canyon High School

High School · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) · Glendale, AZ

A Tolleson Union High School District (4288) high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9126 W CAMELBACK RD, Glendale, AZ 85305

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$10,581
Chronic Absenteeism61.4%

Students at Copper Canyon High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Copper Canyon 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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

$99,565

Median home value

$410,100

Median rent

$1,867/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

58.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·27 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
West-mec - Copper Canyon High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi8Compare →
Arizona Insight AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.37–120.8 mi1,048Compare →
Arizona Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–121.5 mi1,554Compare →
La Joya Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available2,173Compare →

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.

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$10,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Copper Canyon High School is listed in Tolleson Union High School District (4288); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Copper Canyon High School

Copper Canyon High School is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288), serving approximately 2,155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,395 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Copper Canyon High School

What grades does Copper Canyon High School serve?

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

How many students attend Copper Canyon High School?

Copper Canyon High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,155 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Copper Canyon High School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Copper Canyon High School rank in AZ?

Copper Canyon High School ranks #1,395 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Copper Canyon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Copper Canyon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Copper Canyon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Canyon High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Copper Canyon High School a charter school?

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

Is Copper Canyon High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,155
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.4%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 85305)
16,471
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
31.3
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 85305; 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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