High Schools in Deer Valley Unified District

The Deer Valley Unified District in Arizona is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standouts like Mountain Ridge High School and Sandra Day O'Connor High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state, while others like Deer Valley High School underperform the district average.

Mountain Ridge High School and Sandra Day O'Connor High School stand out with their impressive 4-year graduation rates of 97.9% and 97.2%, respectively, as well as their strong academic performance, with over 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population.

In contrast, Deer Valley High School and Barry Goldwater High School have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. However, it's important to note that the Deer Valley Unified District as a whole is ranked 91 out of 288 in Arizona, indicating that the district's performance is generally above average, despite the variation in individual school performance.