Sandra Day O'connor High School

Sandra Day O'connor High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
25250 N 35TH Ave,  Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley Unified School District
3.9
3.2
2,534 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
44%
Science
8%
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
425:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
73.7%
Hispanic
13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 691 Students
Northern Arizona University 526 Students
University of Arizona 401 Students
Grand Canyon University 320 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 158 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 147 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 140 Students
University of San Diego 102 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 67 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 178 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Nursing 112 Students
Biology 101 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 98 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 562 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
The teachers are very caring about not just your academic career, but also you as a person. The gym and fields are very well taken care of by the staff.
4.0 Senior
5/19/2024
the best part of SDOHS would definitely have to be the community I've been able to build both with my peers and my teachers. Almost all of my teachers I feel comfortable going to for help and that most of them are willing to help. Additionally the students in most of my classes provide a good, beneficial environment. they are not scare to ask questions or be honest with each other, but they are also great communicators and group workers as there is heavy emphasis on team work and being great students, as our school tag line is "Stay Classy OC" which is posted in about every classroom and hallway along with a sheet that tells us how we can create a beneficial learning environment. A major con, as I am in preforming arts, is how little emphasis the school admin puts on it, as they would rather focus on our football team. Never has OC choir gotten a shout-out for getting a Gold at forums or an Excellent at the ACE festival. Its a little discouraging as it seems they don't care about arts.
4.0 Senior
2/17/2024
I have absolutely loved my time at Sandra Day OConnor, and I couldn't ask for a better high school. Since it is a fairly new campus, many of the items and buildings are up to date so it doesn't seem like a trashy school. The school culture is amazing and we all have a ton of fun at games and assemblies.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 28 Reviews
5.0 other
2/1/2025
I have had the pleasure of working with the TSW students (Transition School to Work Program) from Sandra Day O'Connor for almost two semesters. What a GREAT group of students and teachers. You know you have something special when children come to school excited about learning new skills, working tog...
1.0 parent
1/11/2024
I can't even begin to explain how horrible of an experience we've had. I've been forcing my son to go every day. His grades dropped significantly. He missed more than 7 days because of the anxiety from bullying. Bullying for literally no reason. Not because of looks, nothing. Or because he "wears th...
2.0 parent
3/15/2021
Would not recommend this school for any one who isn’t Caucasian. All the other reviews regarding teachers, coaching staff, and bullying we’ve experienced in half a school year.
1.0 parent
12/21/2018
HORRIBLE. The district also doesn't care. There have been several complaints made with NO ACTION. The school brags on its iPads but their technology is terrible.

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Sandra Day O'connor 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. The school has a total enrollment of 2,534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Sandra Day O'connor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $653,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Preparatory High School, Stetson Hills Elementary School, Union Park School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandra Day O'connor High School.

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