Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Summary:

Sandra Day O'Connor High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Glendale, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 2,567 students. The school is part of the Deer Valley Unified District, which is ranked 91 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Sandra Day O'Connor High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Arizona, with a current statewide ranking of 38 out of 259 high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School consistently outperforms the Deer Valley Unified District and the state of Arizona in academic assessments, with 68% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 53% for the district and 38% for the state. Similarly, 57% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in AASA/Mathematics, compared to 43% for the district and 30% for the state. The school has also maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.9% to 97.9% over the past five years, significantly outpacing the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools within the Deer Valley Unified District, such as Mountain Ridge High School and Barry Goldwater High School, Sandra Day O'Connor High School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic assessments and graduation rates. The school's performance across diverse student subgroups, such as Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students, is particularly noteworthy, suggesting a focus on equity and inclusive practices.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 25250 N. 35th Avenue
       Glendale, AZ  85310


(623) 445-7100

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,287 Help


Feeder schools for Sandra Day O'Connor High School:

Elementary:    Desert Sage Elementary School
    Las Brisas Elementary School
    Stetson Hills School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.6 Help
Number of students:  2,567

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandra Day O'Connor High School ranks better than 85.3% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Deer Valley Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sandra Day O'Connor 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 (73.7%), Hispanic (13.7%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandra Day O'Connor High School is 24.6. 3 high schools in the Deer Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sandra Day O'Connor High School employs 104.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandra Day O'Connor High School is $5,287. 2 high schools in the Deer Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandra Day O'Connor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandra Day O'Connor High School 38th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Sandra Day O'Connor High School in the ranking list.)

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Deer Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Valley Unified District 91st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Rank History for all students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.93 30th 395 92.4%
2010 89.01 43rd 403 89.3%
2011 88.91 41st 397 89.7%
2012 82.65 73rd 471 84.5%
2013 85.93 50th 491 89.8%
2014 86.31 46th 394 88.3%
2015 48.28 101st 261 61.3%
2016 64.30 94th 406 76.8%
2017 65.81 92nd 416 77.9%
2018 67.21 89th 420 78.8%
2019 68.41 56th 285 80.4%
2021 85.01 67th 509 86.8%
2022 74.65 89th 464 80.8%
2023 83.24 64th 469 86.4%
2024 86.58 38th 259 85.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 30th 76 60.5%
2019 51.98 10th 25 60.0%
2021 85.77 47th 374 87.4%
2022 79.75 53rd 282 81.2%
2023 43.09 117th 199 41.2%
2024 51.88 18th 36 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sandra Day O'Connor 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 Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 81st 155 47.7%
2021 52.06 130th 422 69.2%
2022 45.39 129th 380 66.1%
2023 48.40 58th 172 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.69 80th 253 68.4%
2022 47.02 67th 168 60.1%
2023 64.48 92nd 347 73.5%
2024 92.18 14th 168 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 83rd 354 76.6%
2019 68.48 58th 247 76.5%
2021 84.66 64th 492 87.0%
2022 74.35 79th 456 82.7%
2023 80.65 62nd 406 84.7%
2024 79.57 43rd 193 77.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Sandra Day O'Connor 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 Military Connected students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.82 34th 125 72.8%
2023 17.30 67th 74 9.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.78 98th 370 73.5%
2019 69.55 55th 238 76.9%
2021 81.90 70th 492 85.8%
2022 70.00 103rd 455 77.4%
2023 81.94 66th 429 84.6%
2024 88.54 25th 207 87.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.79 35th 83 57.8%
2019 39.73 27th 44 38.6%
2021 55.16 103rd 231 55.4%
2022 66.80 78th 238 67.2%
2023 76.93 24th 146 83.6%
2024 21.50 22nd 28 21.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 37th 122 69.7%
2021 52.78 108th 306 64.7%
2022 51.58 112th 301 62.8%
2023 31.31 126th 201 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 59th 311 81.0%
2019 67.90 37th 183 79.8%
2021 79.26 63rd 479 86.8%
2022 65.58 96th 441 78.2%
2023 76.62 53rd 379 86.0%
2024 92.54 15th 164 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Sandra Day O'Connor 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 66.26 50th 255 80.4%
2023 78.84 23rd 128 82.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Sandra Day O'Connor 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%
2023 66.50 7th 41 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 113th 291 61.2%
2019 61.07 63rd 217 71.0%
2021 72.92 97th 448 78.3%
2022 53.04 157th 409 61.6%
2023 70.05 93rd 371 74.9%
2024 74.70 42nd 174 75.9%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, December 21, 2018

Open Quote The is the worst school you could place your children in. The Administration, Teachers and Coaches talk bad about the children in school, to other students and in public places like church and restaurants. Steer clear and try Peoria School District. The school district supports the bad behavior of SDOHS. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Open Quote This is a terrible high school. Teachers complain at every meeting how overworked they are and don't come with solutions. After meeting, they harass and pick on the student. The administration doesn't return calls and avoids any contract with parents. The secretaries pat answer is they are at a meeting at the district offices. It takes weeks to get a meeting and then the teachers are not held accountable for poor behavior. Teachers don't reach out to parents even when they have cell numbers, emails, etc. They don't care about students and are no-shows for meetings. The overcrowding is so bad some students can even get lunch. Class sizes are so large your child won't learn. They have 35 students in one class. They charge over $100 for a student parking pass. Worst experience ever for student and parents. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Open Quote Great school, great teachers Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 771 10 14 61 5 n/a n/a 0 861
2003 771 10 14 61 5 n/a n/a 0 861
2004 1485 26 31 117 7 n/a n/a 0 1666
2005 1587 30 43 129 7 n/a n/a 0 1796
2006 1725 38 56 125 10 n/a n/a 0 1954
2007 1547 46 81 134 8 n/a n/a 0 1816
2008 1669 51 93 176 13 n/a n/a 0 2002
2009 1738 63 109 195 14 n/a n/a 0 2119
2010 1818 71 126 213 16 n/a n/a 0 2244
2011 1808 71 130 325 13 11 48 0 2406
2012 1892 65 123 348 19 12 54 0 2513
2013 1934 79 122 359 18 11 66 0 2589
2014 1909 78 127 364 20 10 62 0 2570
2015 1848 73 130 333 16 5 76 0 2481
2016 1798 78 130 338 19 6 69 0 2438
2017 1746 79 126 331 17 8 64 0 2371
2018 1726 79 125 301 22 10 69 0 2332
2019 1882 88 124 329 24 11 84 0 2542
2020 1976 75 75 362 13 8 163 0 2672
2021 1844 65 123 329 26 9 88 0 2484
2022 1885 54 138 342 23 6 86 0 2534
2023 1892 64 148 351 16 4 92 0 2567

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 Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 861 34.6 24.9 10.7
2003 861 34.6 24.9 10.7
2004 1666 68.2 24.4 10.1
2005 1796 78.5 22.9 3.2
2006 1954 81.7 23.9 3
2007 1816 77.8 23.3 3.3
2008 2002 83.1 24.1 0.1
2009 2119 91.5 23.2 6.8
2010 2244 96.4 23.2 7.8
2011 2406 101.2 23.7 8.4
2012 2513 100.5 25.0 9.5
2013 2589 106.6 24.2 13.7
2014 2570 104.2 24.6 14
2015 2481 109.0 22.7 10.4
2016 2438 105.0 23.2 11.6
2017 2371 108.4 21.8 11.2
2018 2332 103.8 22.4 10.9
2019 2542 105.8 24.0 12
2020 2672 114.2 23.3 12
2021 2484 115.2 21.5 n/a
2022 2534 112.8 22.4 4.5
2023 2567 104.3 24.6 13

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 Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 861 34.6 24.9 10.7
2003 861 34.6 24.9 10.7
2004 1666 68.2 24.4 10.1
2005 1796 78.5 22.9 3.2
2006 1954 81.7 23.9 3
2007 1816 77.8 23.3 3.3
2008 2002 83.1 24.1 0.1
2009 2119 91.5 23.2 6.8
2010 2244 96.4 23.2 7.8
2011 2406 101.2 23.7 8.4
2012 2513 100.5 25.0 9.5
2013 2589 106.6 24.2 13.7
2014 2570 104.2 24.6 14
2015 2481 109.0 22.7 10.4
2016 2438 105.0 23.2 11.6
2017 2371 108.4 21.8 11.2
2018 2332 103.8 22.4 10.9
2019 2542 105.8 24.0 12
2020 2672 114.2 23.3 12
2021 2484 115.2 21.5 n/a
2022 2534 112.8 22.4 4.5
2023 2567 104.3 24.6 13

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandra Day O'Connor 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 $392 (5.6%) $92 (1.3%) $876 (12.5%) $5,398 (76.8%) $1,147 (16.3%) $6,544 (93.1%) $7,028
2020 $240 (4.9%) $46 (0.9%) $525 (10.7%) $4,226 (86.1%) $397 (8.1%) $4,623 (94.2%) $4,909
2021 $294 (5.7%) $456 (8.8%) $1,045 (20.1%) $4,466 (85.9%) n/a $4,451 (85.6%) $5,202
2022 $1,290 (24.4%) $23 (0.4%) $2,603 (49.2%) $3,558 (67.3%) $416 (7.9%) $3,973 (75.2%) $5,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 56th of 285 High schoolsRanks 64th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25422567
 1%
African American8864
 27.3%
American Indian2416
 33.3%
Asian124148
 19.4%
Hispanic329351
 6.7%
Pacific Islander114
 63.6%
White18821892
 0.5%
Two or More Races8492
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%13%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandra Day O'Connor High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,567 students attended Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School ranks 38th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desert Sage Elementary School
Elementary : Las Brisas Elementary School
Elementary : Stetson Hills School

Students at Sandra Day O'Connor High School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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