Shadow Mountain High School

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Shadow Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
2902 E Shea Blvd,  Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.6
4.1
1,080 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
86%

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
60%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
33%
State Average
31%
Math
27%
State Average
44%
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

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
54%
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Economically disadvantaged
38.1%
Hispanic
34.2%
Two or more races
5%
Limited English proficient
4.7%
Black
4.4%
Asian
1.6%

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 386 Students
Northern Arizona University 371 Students
University of Arizona 233 Students
Grand Canyon University 209 Students
Paradise Valley Community College 150 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 87 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 81 Students
University of San Diego 66 Students
Phoenix College 44 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Biology 49 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Film and Video Studies 29 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Communications 28 Students
Criminology 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 304 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/18/2025
I've been at Shadow Mountain for 4 years now and all I can say it good things about it. The students and teachers are amazing and the academics are too. There are so many clubs are this school I cant even count them all but my personal favorites are chess club and robotics club. The school food isn't the best but honestly what school food taste good.
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.
4.0 Senior
11/6/2024
I moved to Shadow Mountain my sophomore year of highschool, I previously went to Sunnyslope and I noticed a lot of differences when moving. I felt as the eduation was better here and the enviroment was not as toxic at Shadow Mountain.
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 1,080 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Shadow Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $709,168. 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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