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#551 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 27% in state

Deer Valley High School

High School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Glendale, AZ

A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18424 N 51ST AVE, Glendale, AZ 85308

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation10.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$10,940
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Deer Valley High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Deer Valley 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$95,512

Median home value

$420,100

Median rent

$1,777/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 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
Deer Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi22Compare →
West-mec - Deer Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi8Compare →
Thrivepoint High School at GroversCharter · enrollment unverified3.19–120.6 mi60Compare →
Thrivepoint Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.29–120.6 mi291Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#26 of 41
District spending per student
$10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deer Valley High School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deer Valley High School

Deer Valley High School is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 1,696 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Deer Valley High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Deer Valley High School is a public high school located in Glendale, Arizona, within the Deer Valley Unified School District 2. The school opened in 1980 with an initial enrollment of 750 students 2. Currently, the campus spans more than 60 acres and serves approximately 1,900 students 2. The school offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in hospitality, nursing, and sports medicine 1. Additionally, DVHS provides a Gifted Program that offers mentorship from specialized staff 1. The school administration, led by Principal Paul Roskelley, prioritizes school safety and provides information on open enrollment and student records 1. Upcoming events include a Junior/Senior Prom, theater performances, and concerts 1.
Sources (2)
  1. dvhs.dvusd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deer Valley High School

What grades does Deer Valley High School serve?

Deer Valley High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Deer Valley High School?

Deer Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,696 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Valley High School rank in AZ?

Deer Valley High School ranks #551 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Deer Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Deer Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Valley High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Deer Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Deer Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Deer Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
139
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 85308)
65,159
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.7
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 85308; 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

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