Shadow Mountain High School

Shadow Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
2902 E Shea Blvd,  Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.5
4.1
1,148 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
54.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27%
State Average
44%
Science
33%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
56.4%
Hispanic
32.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
1.2%
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 378 Students
Northern Arizona University 371 Students
University of Arizona 230 Students
Grand Canyon University 205 Students
Paradise Valley Community College 142 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 91 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 80 Students
University of San Diego 63 Students
Phoenix College 49 Students
Arizona Christian University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Communications 26 Students
Film and Video Studies 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 318 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
3/20/2025
Good school. Very much an arts school and there is a broad spectrum of people that attend as they have one of the biggest/best special education programs, but there are also lots of kids who don't care about school unless they are in honors or AP classes.
2.0 Senior
1/26/2025
Shadow Mountain High School is a great school if you're looking for no counselor involvement, no discipline, and no rules or school involvement. The teachers are great but the curriculum is everywhere.
4.0 Parent
10/24/2022
The communication from Shadow Mountain faculty to parents is great. Weekly updates about school activities and prompt responses whenever I had to initiate contact. Principal went above and beyond when my son managed to forget something at school when they had already been dismissed for the summer.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 36 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/24/2025
Shadow Mountain High School is truly a hidden gem! It offers all the programs, classes, and sports you’d expect from a large school, but still manages to keep a welcoming, tight-knit community atmosphere. The teachers and staff are incredibly dedicated—always going above and beyond to support studen...
3.0 parent
10/7/2023
I've had two students attend and graduate from Shadow over a 7-year period. There are numerous teachers are passionate about their position and have a bond with students who are engaged. There is a variety of extracurriculars and clubs for the students too, depending on their interests. Unfortunatel...
5.0 parent
5/12/2023
I am the parent of 1 SMHS grad with one graduating in a few weeks. We have been so happy with this school. It is not our home school but we chose open enrollment at Shadow because of the DAAPS and NVAA programs. The principal and staff are very engaged and care about the students. As a parent, I rec...
1.0 other
4/1/2023
im a student i just want kids to stop smoking percs in the bathroom off tin foil it gets pretty icky

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Shadow Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,148 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Shadow Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $698,967. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Shadow Mountain High School, Roadrunner School, PVOnline, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shadow Mountain High School.

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