Shadow Ridge High School

Summary:

Shadow Ridge High School is a public high school located in Surprise, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 2,323 students. The school is part of the Dysart Unified District, which is ranked 135 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shadow Ridge High School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Arizona high schools, with a statewide ranking between 63 and 136 over the past several years. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th-grade students, with 60% of 11th-grade students at Shadow Ridge proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47% for the district and 38% for the state. Shadow Ridge High School also outperforms the district and state in science proficiency, with 23% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 21% for the district and 22% for the state. Additionally, the school has maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 97.9% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average, and its dropout rates are exceptionally low, ranging from 0.1% to 0.7% over the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, Willow Canyon High School, another Dysart Unified District school, has generally lower academic performance, graduation rates, and subgroup rankings than Shadow Ridge High School. Similarly, ThrivePoint High School at Surprise, a public charter school, has significantly lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates compared to Shadow Ridge.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10909 N Perryville Rd
       Surprise, AZ  85388-9713


(623) 523-5100

District: Dysart Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,922 Help


Feeder schools for Shadow Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Mountain View
    Rancho Gabriela
    Sonoran Heights Middle School
    Sunset Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  2,323

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Hispanic:
30.5%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shadow Ridge High School ranks better than 75.7% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Dysart Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shadow Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Hispanic (30.5%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge High School is 21.9. 2 high schools in the Dysart Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shadow Ridge High School is $7,922, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Dysart Unified District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shadow Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shadow Ridge High School 63rd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Shadow Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dysart Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dysart Unified District 135th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shadow Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.07 117th 403 71.0%
2011 79.41 92nd 397 76.8%
2012 75.76 112th 471 76.2%
2013 81.26 80th 491 83.7%
2014 76.29 98th 394 75.1%
2015 32.81 155th 261 40.6%
2016 36.73 208th 406 48.8%
2017 48.74 151st 416 63.7%
2018 49.62 147th 420 65.0%
2019 48.72 119th 285 58.2%
2021 73.51 104th 509 79.6%
2022 58.46 136th 464 70.7%
2023 72.55 110th 469 76.5%
2024 74.24 63rd 259 75.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.82 31st 76 59.2%
2019 47.03 14th 25 44.0%
2021 72.59 75th 374 79.9%
2022 44.62 149th 282 47.2%
2023 44.87 111th 199 44.2%
2024 24.61 30th 36 16.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 85th 155 45.2%
2021 50.79 138th 422 67.3%
2022 58.11 72nd 380 81.1%
2023 30.61 101st 172 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 89th 253 64.8%
2022 39.42 86th 168 48.8%
2023 67.12 81st 347 76.7%
2024 83.18 24th 168 85.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.66 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.87 1st 168 99.4%
2022 60.38 37th 150 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.08 140th 354 60.5%
2019 47.38 119th 247 51.8%
2021 74.95 96th 492 80.5%
2022 58.07 135th 456 70.4%
2023 66.75 110th 406 72.9%
2024 75.76 52nd 193 73.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.32 29th 102 71.6%
2022 47.39 77th 125 38.4%
2023 56.88 32nd 74 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.71 144th 370 61.1%
2019 48.46 97th 238 59.2%
2021 70.81 106th 492 78.5%
2022 54.11 149th 455 67.3%
2023 73.51 94th 429 78.1%
2024 64.36 71st 207 65.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.89 66th 83 20.5%
2019 48.23 21st 44 52.3%
2021 50.82 126th 231 45.5%
2022 50.51 113th 238 52.5%
2023 73.33 28th 146 80.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 48th 122 60.7%
2019 61.95 13th 33 60.6%
2021 29.37 194th 306 36.6%
2022 38.59 153rd 301 49.2%
2023 60.96 62nd 201 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.71 123rd 311 60.5%
2019 49.02 68th 183 62.8%
2021 72.28 79th 479 83.5%
2022 58.02 120th 441 72.8%
2023 65.18 92nd 379 75.7%
2024 80.88 28th 164 82.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 47.01 84th 255 67.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.99 67th 129 48.1%
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Rank History for White students at Shadow Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.11 155th 291 46.7%
2019 37.20 130th 217 40.1%
2021 67.50 122nd 448 72.8%
2022 44.16 200th 409 51.1%
2023 62.22 125th 371 66.3%
2024 62.93 66th 174 62.1%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2016

Open Quote Administration does not hold teachers accountable. I had to remove my son from Shadow Ridge due to a poor experience with a math teacher. She failed to post grades for over 5 weeks. My son would attend tutoring but his grade would not change. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shadow Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 354 68 25 157 6 n/a n/a 0 610
2011 558 101 33 237 11 1 2 0 943
2012 705 101 41 243 9 0 20 0 1119
2013 763 126 44 310 8 4 25 0 1280
2014 881 135 46 358 10 6 34 0 1470
2015 1051 157 58 408 10 6 45 0 1735
2016 1173 174 74 492 15 7 68 0 2003
2017 1282 160 75 504 15 5 68 0 2109
2018 1325 150 78 532 18 7 71 0 2181
2019 1354 144 70 547 17 7 78 0 2217
2020 1331 120 63 566 15 2 100 0 2197
2021 1194 81 45 440 14 9 82 0 1865
2022 1385 108 50 657 13 10 143 0 2366
2023 1282 111 39 709 9 8 165 0 2323

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 Shadow Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 610 30.2 20.2 31.6
2011 943 44.9 20.9 36.7
2012 1119 63.0 17.7 32.7
2013 1280 64.6 19.8 32
2014 1470 71.0 20.7 29.9
2015 1735 77.0 22.5 26.4
2016 2003 79.0 25.3 28.5
2017 2109 97.2 21.6 27.1
2018 2181 105.2 20.7 25
2019 2217 108.2 20.4 24
2020 2197 109.4 20.0 21.9
2021 1865 108.2 17.2 n/a
2022 2366 107.4 22.0 7.1
2023 2323 106.0 21.9 21

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 Shadow Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 610 30.2 20.2 31.6
2011 943 44.9 20.9 36.7
2012 1119 63.0 17.7 32.7
2013 1280 64.6 19.8 32
2014 1470 71.0 20.7 29.9
2015 1735 77.0 22.5 26.4
2016 2003 79.0 25.3 28.5
2017 2109 97.2 21.6 27.1
2018 2181 105.2 20.7 25
2019 2217 108.2 20.4 24
2020 2197 109.4 20.0 21.9
2021 1865 108.2 17.2 n/a
2022 2366 107.4 22.0 7.1
2023 2323 106.0 21.9 21

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 Shadow Ridge High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $176 (2.2%) $126 (1.6%) $479 (5.9%) $5,967 (73.9%) $1,805 (22.4%) $7,772 (96.2%) $8,075
2020 $165 (2.2%) $351 (4.6%) $682 (9.0%) $5,497 (72.3%) $1,587 (20.9%) $7,084 (93.2%) $7,600
2021 $369 (3.8%) $1,142 (11.9%) $1,880 (19.5%) $6,606 (68.7%) $1,503 (15.6%) $8,110 (84.3%) $9,621
2022 $226 (2.9%) $863 (10.9%) $1,316 (16.6%) $5,805 (73.3%) $1,028 (13.0%) $6,833 (86.3%) $7,922

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shadow Ridge High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 285 High schoolsRanks 110th of 469 High schools
 18.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students22172323
 4.8%
African American144111
 22.9%
American Indian179
 47.1%
Asian7039
 44.3%
Hispanic547709
 29.6%
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White13541282
 5.3%
Two or More Races78165
 111.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%21%
 3%


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Shadow Ridge High School ranks 63rd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Shadow Ridge High School are 55% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Shadow Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountain View
Elementary : Rancho Gabriela
Elementary : Sonoran Heights Middle School
Elementary : Sunset Hills Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,323 students attended Shadow Ridge High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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