Willow Canyon High School
School Overview
Willow Canyon High School is a public school located in Surprise, Arizona. It is a school in Dysart Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,877 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,877 students are attending Willow Canyon High School. By gender, there are 895 and 982 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Willow Canyon High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 100 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 75 | 35 | 40 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 47 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Willow Canyon High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 98.7% of teachers are certified. 88.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 77 | 98.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.8% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 375 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 65,368 Households |
| Population | 186,637 |
| Male | 91,130 |
| Female | 96,570 |
| Child Population | 59,049 |
| Total Housing Units | 74,847 Units |
| Average House Value | $229,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,322 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $66,946 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Willow Canyon High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 459 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 212 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 547 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Willow Canyon High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 459 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 136 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 391 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 212 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 547 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
In Dysart Unified District (4243), 26 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SURPRISE, Arizona
1 private schools are serving students in SURPRISE, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.