North Canyon High School

Summary:

North Canyon High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,842 students. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District, which is ranked 108 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Canyon High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also has lower four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.4% to 88.0% over the past few years, compared to the higher rates of nearby schools like Pinnacle High School (96.9%) and Paradise Valley High School (82.5%). Additionally, North Canyon High School has higher dropout rates, ranging from 1.4% to 3.5% over the past few years, compared to the lower rates of nearby schools.

North Canyon High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.88% to 54.94% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined from 192 out of 394 Arizona high schools in 2013-2014 to 213 out of 259 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of worsening academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1700 E Union Hls Dr
       Phoenix, AZ  85024-3033


(602) 449-5000

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,368 Help


Feeder schools for North Canyon High School:

Elementary:    Cactus View Elementary School
    Campo Bello Elementary School
    Eagle Ridge Elementary School
    Echo Mountain Primary School
Middle:    Echo Mountain Intermediate School
    Vista Verde Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  1,842

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.0%
White:
22.3%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Canyon High School ranks worse than 82.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Canyon 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: Hispanic (62%), White (22.3%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Canyon High School is 20.7. 2 high schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare North Canyon High School employs 88.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Canyon High School is $6,368. 2 high schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Canyon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Canyon High School 213th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See North Canyon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Canyon High School

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Rank History for all students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.56 147th 395 62.8%
2010 65.57 146th 403 63.8%
2011 60.26 171st 397 56.9%
2012 67.13 157th 471 66.7%
2013 69.61 155th 491 68.4%
2014 54.84 192nd 394 51.3%
2015 19.12 231st 261 11.5%
2016 25.52 265th 406 34.7%
2017 25.89 277th 416 33.4%
2018 26.34 267th 420 36.4%
2019 20.22 219th 285 23.2%
2021 38.82 264th 509 48.1%
2022 29.30 274th 464 40.9%
2023 35.20 269th 469 42.6%
2024 18.81 213th 259 17.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 57th 76 25.0%
2021 47.69 182nd 374 51.3%
2022 62.31 86th 282 69.5%
2023 28.96 148th 199 25.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.47 35th 45 22.2%
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 North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.64 142nd 422 66.4%
2022 36.41 179th 380 52.9%
2023 27.16 116th 172 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 191st 253 24.5%
2022 21.01 143rd 168 14.9%
2023 31.63 227th 347 34.6%
2024 21.82 131st 168 22.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.21 35th 168 79.2%
2023 71.21 16th 60 73.3%
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Rank History for Female students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.27 249th 354 29.7%
2019 20.26 198th 247 19.8%
2021 37.59 268th 492 45.5%
2022 26.78 295th 456 35.3%
2023 36.21 240th 406 40.9%
2024 13.86 177th 193 8.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.27 270th 370 27.0%
2019 18.31 195th 238 18.1%
2021 40.25 253rd 492 48.6%
2022 28.69 277th 455 39.1%
2023 28.39 287th 429 33.1%
2024 17.10 164th 207 20.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.64 83rd 83 0.0%
2021 63.39 88th 231 61.9%
2022 40.22 152nd 238 36.1%
2023 34.95 104th 146 28.8%
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Rank History for African American students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.83 98th 122 19.7%
2021 30.01 189th 306 38.2%
2022 36.68 162nd 301 46.2%
2023 22.06 165th 201 17.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 231st 311 25.7%
2019 18.97 161st 183 12.0%
2021 35.55 278th 479 42.0%
2022 26.13 302nd 441 31.5%
2023 25.52 280th 379 26.1%
2024 14.31 146th 164 11.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.01 67th 256 73.8%
2022 36.29 124th 255 51.4%
2023 21.17 98th 128 23.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.19 224th 291 23.0%
2019 18.48 187th 217 13.8%
2021 48.73 230th 448 48.7%
2022 29.56 272nd 409 33.5%
2023 46.39 193rd 371 48.0%
2024 15.19 156th 174 10.3%
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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, November 21, 2011

Open Quote My freshman is doing great on this school. So far she is involves in extracurricular activities, always looking forward in going to school, and have a group of great friends. She's on IB program. We have no complained, but then she just has great time management. She handle it well. So far, everything is positive, will see more in the next three years of high school life. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Canyon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2488 30 11 91 8 n/a n/a -11 2617
1989 2639 39 21 109 16 n/a n/a -229 2595
1990 2622 44 24 105 20 n/a n/a -203 2612
1991 2579 56 25 120 41 n/a n/a -189 2632
1992 2553 78 26 124 55 n/a n/a 0 2836
1993 2826 73 48 137 40 n/a n/a 0 3124
1994 1800 46 50 193 21 n/a n/a 0 2110
1995 1873 74 62 292 29 n/a n/a 0 2330
1996 1873 74 62 292 29 n/a n/a 0 2330
1997 1948 73 50 342 26 n/a n/a 0 2439
1998 2099 83 43 352 39 n/a n/a 0 2616
1999 2259 79 55 419 46 n/a n/a 0 2858
2000 2254 87 76 452 52 n/a n/a 0 2921
2001 1957 84 91 401 43 n/a n/a 0 2576
2002 1663 74 117 458 39 n/a n/a 0 2351
2003 1663 74 117 458 39 n/a n/a 0 2351
2004 1644 90 119 469 45 n/a n/a 0 2367
2005 1632 104 127 524 48 n/a n/a 0 2435
2006 1585 110 121 577 46 n/a n/a 0 2439
2007 1577 119 123 623 53 n/a n/a 0 2495
2008 1506 126 121 670 50 n/a n/a 0 2473
2009 1420 125 130 711 45 n/a n/a 0 2431
2010 1389 113 138 753 42 n/a n/a 0 2435
2011 1259 115 127 815 52 3 6 0 2377
2012 1103 107 121 822 45 8 26 0 2232
2013 1002 85 108 849 47 7 49 0 2147
2014 851 93 85 836 43 7 47 0 1962
2015 772 94 79 913 34 5 60 0 1957
2016 657 98 61 990 36 2 50 0 1894
2017 576 107 42 1005 31 3 46 0 1810
2018 559 106 44 1071 37 6 41 0 1864
2019 535 132 44 1117 42 2 56 0 1928
2020 475 98 43 1100 41 0 64 0 1821
2021 463 136 38 1114 41 1 63 0 1856
2022 435 146 36 1187 38 5 72 0 1919
2023 410 147 30 1142 32 5 76 0 1842

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 North Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2617 116.3 22.5 n/a
1989 2595 137.6 18.8 n/a
1990 2612 126.2 20.6 n/a
1991 2632 127.4 20.6 n/a
1992 2836 127.8 22.1 n/a
1993 3124 134.6 23.2 n/a
1994 2110 91.7 23.0 n/a
1995 2330 100.5 23.2 n/a
1996 2330 100.5 23.2 n/a
1997 2439 106.4 22.9 n/a
1998 2616 112.9 23.2 n/a
1999 2858 124.5 23.0 n/a
2000 2921 130.0 22.5 n/a
2001 2576 107.2 24.0 n/a
2002 2351 106.8 22.0 21.9
2003 2351 106.8 22.0 21.9
2004 2367 95.8 24.7 20.8
2005 2435 105.5 23.1 28.9
2006 2439 103.4 23.6 18.3
2007 2495 106.4 23.4 28.3
2008 2473 106.7 23.2 31.1
2009 2431 100.9 24.1 32.5
2010 2435 103.3 23.5 34.8
2011 2377 96.2 24.7 38.3
2012 2232 98.6 22.6 39.1
2013 2147 96.9 22.1 46.3
2014 1962 91.2 21.5 n/a
2015 1957 87.0 22.4 47.6
2016 1894 87.0 21.7 44.3
2017 1810 89.4 20.2 58.8
2018 1864 80.0 23.3 54.9
2019 1928 83.5 23.0 57.9
2020 1821 83.0 21.9 53.9
2021 1856 82.5 22.4 n/a
2022 1919 85.3 22.4 22.9
2023 1842 88.8 20.7 54.9

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 North Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2617 116.3 22.5 n/a
1989 2595 137.6 18.8 n/a
1990 2612 126.2 20.6 n/a
1991 2632 127.4 20.6 n/a
1992 2836 127.8 22.1 n/a
1993 3124 134.6 23.2 n/a
1994 2110 91.7 23.0 n/a
1995 2330 100.5 23.2 n/a
1996 2330 100.5 23.2 n/a
1997 2439 106.4 22.9 n/a
1998 2616 112.9 23.2 n/a
1999 2858 124.5 23.0 n/a
2000 2921 130.0 22.5 n/a
2001 2576 107.2 24.0 n/a
2002 2351 106.8 22.0 21.9
2003 2351 106.8 22.0 21.9
2004 2367 95.8 24.7 20.8
2005 2435 105.5 23.1 28.9
2006 2439 103.4 23.6 18.3
2007 2495 106.4 23.4 28.3
2008 2473 106.7 23.2 31.1
2009 2431 100.9 24.1 32.5
2010 2435 103.3 23.5 34.8
2011 2377 96.2 24.7 38.3
2012 2232 98.6 22.6 39.1
2013 2147 96.9 22.1 46.3
2014 1962 91.2 21.5 n/a
2015 1957 87.0 22.4 47.6
2016 1894 87.0 21.7 44.3
2017 1810 89.4 20.2 58.8
2018 1864 80.0 23.3 54.9
2019 1928 83.5 23.0 57.9
2020 1821 83.0 21.9 53.9
2021 1856 82.5 22.4 n/a
2022 1919 85.3 22.4 22.9
2023 1842 88.8 20.7 54.9

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 North Canyon 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 $237 (3.0%) $66 (0.8%) $540 (6.9%) $5,515 (71.0%) $1,954 (25.1%) $7,469 (96.1%) $7,772
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $5,205 (87.0%) $776 (13.0%) $5,981 (100.0%) $5,981
2021 $866 (12.8%) $62 (0.9%) $1,793 (26.5%) $4,355 (64.3%) $1,487 (22.0%) $5,842 (86.3%) $6,769
2022 $393 (6.2%) $199 (3.1%) $986 (15.5%) $5,124 (80.5%) $652 (10.2%) $5,775 (90.7%) $6,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Canyon High School

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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 285 High schoolsRanks 269th of 469 High schools
 19.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19281842
 4.5%
African American132147
 11.4%
American Indian4232
 23.8%
Asian4430
 31.8%
Hispanic11171142
 2.2%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White535410
 23.4%
Two or More Races5676
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%54.9%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,842 students attended North Canyon High School.

Students at North Canyon High School are 62% Hispanic, 22% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

North Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Arizona high schools.


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