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
9:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B
B+
B
B-
B-
B
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.44
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Reading Proficiency
39%
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Math Proficiency
38%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
185
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Full Time Teachers
185
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
15
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AP Pass Rate
63.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
25%
State Average
31%
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Math
39%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
357:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48.9%
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Male
51.1%
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White
50.3%
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Female
48.9%
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Economically disadvantaged
41.9%
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Hispanic
32.5%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Black
5.5%
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Asian
2.7%
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Limited English proficient
2.6%
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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
340 Students
Northern Arizona University
329 Students
University of Arizona
203 Students
Grand Canyon University
200 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
133 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
115 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
69 Students
Phoenix College
52 Students
Paradise Valley Community College
49 Students
University of San Diego
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
80 Students
Psychology
77 Students
Nursing
69 Students
Biology
50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
45 Students
Computer Science
32 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
22 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/20/2026
Deer Valley High School had its many pros and cons when it came to the categories given in this survey.
11/20/2025
It's a big campus and pretty nice too. I'm an athlete and the food's not the best. But it's pretty easy to get through the line for food. Teachers are pretty easy to work with There's a lot of core assignments, due in each class daily, and everything is pretty much done online on the computer, which is a drawback for me.
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.
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
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- Picnic Area
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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 1,707 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Deer Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $538,309. 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.