Moon Valley High School

Moon Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3625 W Cactus Rd,  Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.9
4.2
1,490 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Anat Salyer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
48.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
48%
Science
25%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
482:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
52.7%
White
29.2%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native American
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 348 Students
Northern Arizona University 284 Students
Grand Canyon University 201 Students
University of Arizona 167 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 143 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 139 Students
Phoenix College 68 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 65 Students
University of San Diego 49 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 50 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 36 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 19 Students
Education 17 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 331 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/26/2024
My experience was pretty good for the most part but there were times when I was a little concerned with my safety because it is very common for there to be fights. The best parts were the assemblies because the students are given the opportunity to be create and have fun with them.
5.0 Senior
1/31/2024
I love moon valley as it has left such a positive influence on me through teachers and friends. It also has prepared me to be ready for what college will look like.
4.0 Senior
1/1/2024
The best part is that a majority of the staff truly care and try to connect to students especially coaches and those who run special programs. The principle tries to connect with students and is a present face at Moon. The worst part is that there isn't really a community at Moon Valley for student, it has gotten better this tear though.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/17/2021
Love this school. I went there and all my kids have to.
5.0 parent
1/27/2020
This school is great. The classes and programs offered fit right in modern age career fields. I do wish the school would push for more parent involvement and think the counselors/leadership should educate the students & families more on dual-enrollment options plus how to be set students up for succ...
1.0 other
12/14/2018
Poor! They make assumptions in situations and do not look at the entire picture or the student as a whole. Their policies are inconsistent and grading norms are not the same for every class it is subjective of the teachers personal norms or standards. Some staff are rude to students referring to the...
5.0 student
5/23/2017
This school is amazing, I learned a lot of stuff and the teachers are very nice

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