Paradise Valley High School
School Overview
Paradise Valley High School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a school in Paradise Valley Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 48% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,942 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 97 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,942 students are attending Paradise Valley High School. By gender, there are 1,021 and 921 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Paradise Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 654 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 198 | 87 | 111 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| White | 361 | 229 | 132 |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 654 | 360 | 294 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 97 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Paradise Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 97 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 97 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 4.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 9.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 647 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 108,029 Households |
| Population | 267,213 |
| Male | 132,710 |
| Female | 136,417 |
| Child Population | 73,058 |
| Total Housing Units | 118,419 Units |
| Average House Value | $325,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,237 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $75,489 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Paradise Valley High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 331 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 432 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Paradise Valley High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 331 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 54 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 284 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 432 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
In Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), 44 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PHOENIX, Arizona
58 private schools are serving students in PHOENIX, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.