Very Good
#511 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
Sandra Day O'connor High School
High School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Glendale, AZ
A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25250 N. 35th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85310
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandra Day O'connor High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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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Where Sandra Day O'connor High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$117,095
Median home value
$489,400
Median rent
$2,087/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85310; 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 - Sandra Day O'connor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Hope High School OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Brightmont AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 61 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Sandra Day O'connor High School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandra Day O'connor High School
Sandra Day O'connor High School is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 2,597 students in grades 7th-12th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandra Day O'connor High School
What grades does Sandra Day O'connor High School serve?
Sandra Day O'connor High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandra Day O'connor High School?
Sandra Day O'connor High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandra Day O'connor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandra Day O'connor High School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandra Day O'connor High School rank in AZ?
Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks #511 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sandra Day O'connor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandra Day O'connor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sandra Day O'connor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandra Day O'connor High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandra Day O'connor High School a charter school?
No, Sandra Day O'connor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandra Day O'connor High School a Title I school?
No, Sandra Day O'connor High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (623) 445-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85310)
- 19,612
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 85310; 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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