Willow Canyon High School

Willow Canyon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17901 W Lundberg St,  Surprise, AZ
Dysart Unified School District
3.6
2.8
1,897 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
45%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
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

Science
35%
State Average
31%
Math
29%
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
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
46.7%
Economically disadvantaged
39.5%
Hispanic
34.1%
Black
8.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
2.5%
Limited English proficient
2.3%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 646 Students
Northern Arizona University 638 Students
Grand Canyon University 447 Students
University of Arizona 433 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 210 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 157 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 144 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College 131 Students
University of San Diego 110 Students
California State University - Northridge 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 173 Students
Psychology 133 Students
Business 131 Students
Biology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Criminology 53 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students
Physical Therapy 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 494 Reviews
1.0 Alum
5/18/2026
There was one teacher I had my freshman year and we would tell the administration that he was weird but no one would listen but later this year he finally got fired and turned out he was a pedo. I wish they would look into teachers more before just hiring them because I also had teachers that were terrible at teaching as well.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2026
Teachers at Willow Canyon high school for 95% know what they are teaching and aren't going by the flow. I feel that students don't really get enough consequences, for when they misbehave or do something wrong. Having advancement classes, dual enrollment, and tests for college are helpful for students trying to go to university or are over achievers.
4.0 Sophomore
7/28/2025
Willow Canyon High School is a great school where everyone has school spirit and is free to talk to each other. The teachers are friendly and deliver engaging lessons.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/29/2026
Poor school spirit. Communication with parents is unheard of. Sport trainers are under the impression that they are doctors. Overall poor high school experience for my child.
1.0 parent
10/7/2025
If you are upset with the teacher or principal. Report them to the state. You can do this online. They have to renew their license every 10 years. If the state gets enough complaints, they won't renew it.
1.0 parent
3/25/2025
From my experience, the teachers at Willow Canyon high school as well as the principal only look out for themselves. If your student is caught for anything and they will find stuff to accuse your child of they will threaten to suspend you and the principal will not Listen to anything you have to say...
1.0 parent
5/13/2022
Biased treatment of students, horrible administration staff . Worst school ever, this school is a perfect example of a broken education system and teachers that only work for their littler paychecks!.

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Willow Canyon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Surprise, AZ and is served by the Dysart Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,897 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Willow Canyon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Valley Vista High School, Imagine Prep at Surprise, Paradise Honors High School, and more. Learn more about what Surprise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willow Canyon High School.

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