Deer Valley High School was founded in 1980, joining the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is located in Glendale, Arizona and largely serves students from the Arrowhead neighborhood.
More than 1,400 students attend the school in grades 7 through 12th. Deer Valley’s mission is to “ create a safe and positive learning culture by empowering students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to lead in their homes, careers and communities.” Its mascot is the Sky Hawk.
The student-to-teacher ratio is far better than the state average at 9:1. According to state testing, 58% of students performed at or above the proficiency level in math and 51% scored at or above the proficiency level in reading. School-provided iPads enable students to complete assignments, explore, and improve their technology skills
A Deer Valley program with increasing popularity is its dual-enrollment college credit option. The school also has a robust athletic and club program, offering a wide range of options to students with all types of interests and skills.
Students falling behind in the classroom often turn to the school’s DVUSD (Diverse, Vigorous Uplifting, Success and Data) Pathway after-school program for assistance. The program helps accelerate students’ learning processes through small class sizes and student-centric learning.
Deer Valley High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
18424 N 51st Ave,
Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Barbara Dobbs
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
B
B-
B-
B
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
63.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
39%
State Average
44%
Science
25%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
357:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
53%
Hispanic
32.2%
Black
6.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
335 Students
Northern Arizona University
323 Students
University of Arizona
198 Students
Grand Canyon University
194 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
124 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
119 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
67 Students
Phoenix College
53 Students
University of San Diego
47 Students
Paradise Valley Community College
45 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
72 Students
Psychology
71 Students
Nursing
71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
49 Students
Biology
48 Students
Computer Science
34 Students
Marketing
21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
20 Students
Graphic Design
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/2/2024
The work seemed really easy. the front desk workers were rude to my mom and others. it could definitely be safer, a lot of times the back gate was left opened and unsupervised. they made us be outside for lunch in the extreme heat. even though there was an inside lunchroom, the fact that there were only 2 lunches for the whole school made it extremely crowded. lots and lots of racism.
4/2/2024
I have had a great time overall at Deer Valley. The school has helped me mature in ways I never thought was possible, and make life long connections. However as a school it is middling in most aspects.
6/27/2023
Being at Deer Valley has been a lot of fun. There's also a variety of people which makes for a variety of clubs so everyone can be connected. Even the teachers are understanding when things come up with family. The people of the school are nice, but I wished there were more options pertaining languages.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/10/2025
Don’t let your student attend Deer Valley if you are new to the area and your student doesn’t already have a friend base. Students at Deer Valley are rude, and will bully and alienate your student to the point your student will feel worthless and humiliated. Deer Valley promotes community and belong...
10/15/2024
THE BOUNDERIES WERE CHANGED OUT OF OUR HANDS AND MY CHILDREN HAD TO GO TO DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, THEY ATTENDED MOUNTAIN RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUSLY. VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THIS SCHOOL AND THE THINGS MY CHILDREN HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH SINCE THEY'VE BEEN THERE. LACK OF ANY SUPPORT WHATS SO EVER.
10/20/2020
We (parents and student) LOVE Deer Valley High School. So far, our child has had an outstanding experience at this school; the teachers are fantastic, the administration ensures a safe, positive and supportive learning environment, and even during this unprecedented and challenging times, everyone i...
9/25/2020
My son has come crying home all the time because of the overwhelming work they give. The bullying at this school is terrible. Put your kid in a different school while you still can.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
183
Average Home Value
$541,297
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$116,179
% of College Grads
35.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,268 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.4%
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Parks in this Area
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Apache Park
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- Picnic Area
- Tennis
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Country Gables Park
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Greenbriar Park
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Rio Vista Community Park
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Kings Park
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Skunk Creek Linear Park
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Deer Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Glendale, AZ and is served by the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,696 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Deer Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $541,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Deer Valley High School, Cactus High School, Greenway High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deer Valley High School.