Deer Valley Academy

Summary:

Deer Valley Academy is a public charter high school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a small student population of 26 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 271 out of 469 high schools in 2022-2023 to 439 out of 509 high schools in 2020-2021, and its School Digger rating has varied from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 during this period.

Deer Valley Academy faces significant challenges, with a decline in its four-year graduation rates from 85.1% in 2015-2016 to 50.0% in 2021-2022, and a sharp increase in its dropout rate from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 20.0% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 17% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 40%.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Greenway High School, and charter schools in the vicinity, such as ThrivePoint High School at Union Hills and Ombudsman Online Academy, Deer Valley Academy's performance is generally lower. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is higher than its overall ranking, and there are also potential gender-based and racial performance gaps among its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308-1443

(602) 388-4444

District: Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 22

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.5%

White:

36.4%

African American:

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deer Valley Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Deer Valley Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Deer Valley Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.5%), White (36.4%), African American (18.2%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Deer Valley Academy

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Rank History for all students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2012	63.41	177^th	471	62.4%
2013	41.03	286^th	491	41.8%
2021	15.32	439^th	509	13.8%
2023	35.11	271^st	469	42.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.69	143^rd	347	58.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%
2023	30.68	274^th	406	32.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.44	98^th	455	78.5%
2023	38.16	241^st	429	43.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2023	53.36	144^th	379	62.0%

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Rank History for White students at Deer Valley Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.48	286^th	371	22.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deer Valley Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	188	11	10	33	4	n/a	n/a	246
2003	188	11	10	33	4	n/a	n/a	246
2004	167	11	6	26	6	n/a	n/a	216
2005	108	3	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	129
2006	103	1	0	18	4	n/a	n/a	126
2007	65	0	1	23	2	n/a	n/a	91
2008	77	11	2	28	2	n/a	n/a	120
2009	28	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	34
2010	23	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	28
2011	16	2	0	7	0	0	2	27
2012	18	0	0	5	0	0	3	26
2013	15	1	1	7	0	0	0	24
2014	16	1	1	6	0	0	0	24
2015	24	1	0	4	0	0	0	29
2016	14	0	0	5	0	0	0	19
2017	14	0	1	3	0	0	0	18
2018	23	0	0	5	0	0	0	28
2019	7	1	0	8	2	0	0	18
2020	12	0	0	5	0	0	1	18
2021	15	0	0	5	0	0	1	21
2022	2	1	0	3	0	0	0	6
2023	11	3	0	11	1	0	0	26
2024	8	4	0	10	0	0	0	22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Valley Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	216	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	91	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	27	n/a	n/a	0
2012	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	29	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	19	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	21	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	22	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Valley Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	216	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	91	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	27	n/a	n/a	0
2012	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	29	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	19	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	21	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	22	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Valley Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$208 (2.4%)	$8,474 (98.8%)	$8,579
2020	$297 (2.5%)	$11,966 (98.8%)	$12,114

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Valley Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	18	26	44.4%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	11	57.1%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Deer Valley Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Deer Valley Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	18424 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 388-4444	22				8 (36.4%)	4 (18.2%)	10 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
West-MEC - Deer Valley High School	Public	9-12	18424 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 467-6700	8				6 (75.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Deer Valley High School	Public	7-12	18424 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 467-6700	1,696	140	12.1		868 (51.2%)	96 (5.7%)	564 (33.3%)	42 (2.5%)	19 (1.1%)	7 (0.4%)	100 (5.9%)	35.5	163^rd of 270 public high schools	39.6%		58.1	166^th of 469 public high schools	64.6%	3	32.0	26.0	26.0	$6,347	$555	$21	$1,132	$5,373	$398	$5,771
ThrivePoint Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4744 W Grovers Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	ThrivePoint High School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 621-4398	291				128 (44.0%)	15 (5.2%)	125 (43.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)	23.0			$4,075	$00			$2,706	$1,369	$4,075
ThrivePoint High School at Grovers	Public, Charter	9-12	4744 W Grovers Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	ThrivePoint High School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 870-2000	60				30 (50.0%)	3 (5.0%)	24 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)				$29,256	$00			$5,716	$23,540	$29,256
Intelli-School Glendale	Public, Charter	9-12	4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	PAS Charter Inc. dba Intelli-School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 564-7210	51				26 (51.0%)	1 (2.0%)	19 (37.3%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (3.9%)								(n/a)				$15,074	$1,320	$1,485	$4,125	$5,153	$7,116	$12,269
Jefferson Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	7-12	16635 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Choice Academies Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 595-2990	61				34 (55.7%)	3 (4.9%)	13 (21.3%)	7 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)				$9,613	$00	$66	$66	$8,427	$1,120	$9,547
Hope High School Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	5651 W Talavi Blvd Ste 170	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Blueprint Education	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 674-5555	393				180 (45.8%)	25 (6.4%)	159 (40.5%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	16.3	232^nd of 270 public high schools	14.1%		30.4	301^st of 469 public high schools	35.8%	69	23.0	9.0	14.0		$00			$00
Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills	Public, Charter	9-12	3515 W Union Hills Dr Ste 119	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	ThrivePoint High School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 843-3891	96				50 (52.1%)	8 (8.3%)	32 (33.3%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)				$2,670	$00			$1,817	$853	$2,670
Ombudsman Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 840-2997	370				83 (22.4%)	46 (12.4%)	187 (50.5%)	2 (0.5%)	45 (12.2%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)					$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Valley Academy

How many students attend Deer Valley Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22 students attended Deer Valley Academy.

What district is Deer Valley Academy in?

Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Deer Valley Academy?

Students at Deer Valley Academy are 45% Hispanic, 36% White, 18% African American.

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