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Public high school · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Glendale, Arizona

Deer Valley High School

Deer Valley High School rates 7.2, right at the middle of Deer Valley Unified District (4246)'s high schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) median is 7.5.

#664 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Deer Valley Unified District (4246): 5 high schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 664 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 19 of 41 in Deer Valley Unified District (4246).

Deer Valley High School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math46%338 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading35%338 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.7
25% of the rating
Academics
7.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Deer Valley High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
41
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29
Some Transit
Bike Score
53
Bikeable
City reported crime
2,775/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Glendale. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
10.1% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
27 sports
13 boys' · 14 girls' · 50 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Deer Valley High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #664 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Deer Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,696
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
139
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#19 of 41
Schools in district
41
District spending per student
$10,940
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85308)
65,159
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.