North Canyon High School

North Canyon High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
1700 E Union Hills Dr,  Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.8
3.2
1,842 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
36%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
53%
State Average
44%
Science
16%
State Average
31%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
62%
White
22.3%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
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 529 Students
Northern Arizona University 511 Students
Grand Canyon University 401 Students
University of Arizona 377 Students
Paradise Valley Community College 236 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 205 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 155 Students
University of San Diego 106 Students
Phoenix College 103 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 122 Students
Business 121 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Biology 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 31 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 367 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
I liked school. Most of the time you could get help when you needed it and teachers would listen and help you out. There were activities to get students involved but they were as grand or spectacular as they should be so that students would be involved. Sports and music arts are good we have a good sports program and the music department does really well.
4.0 Junior
4/4/2024
North Canyon is a great school if you're able to find a group of people that are helpful and kind. As well as be lucky with the teachers you have. Pretty much all the teachers I've had have been amazing, it really just depends on the attitude you use at school.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2024
I started my time at North Canyon High School going through all online covid times, so I had a very different first impression than any other freshman. The one and only thing I could really notice about the school was the amazing teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/28/2021
My foster daughter has struggled in school most of her life due to moving frequently and attending numerous schools. Even with the Covid 19 Pandemic, these teachers and principal and office staff and counselors have been communicative and accessible. Teachers offered extra tutoring opportunities and...
5.0 teacher
5/8/2019
I have worked at North Canyon for two years now and it has been a great experience. Students come from diverse backgrounds and bring different cultures to the school which creates a unique atmosphere. Teachers are exceptional and work hard to prepare students for the future.
5.0 parent
3/6/2019
Positive experience with dedicated teachers and administration. Many improvements are taking place at this school. Leadership is invested in making a difference.
5.0 student
4/18/2018
I transferred here from another high school in 2017 due to moving, much to my dismay. I read some negative reviews and was nervous that this school would be awful. However, I was very wrong. My teachers are absolutely wonderful and great at their jobs. I cannot say that for all the teachers though s...

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