Canyon View High School

Canyon View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6024 N Perryville Rd,  Waddell, AZ
Agua Fria Union High School District
4.4
3.5
1,899 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
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
33%
State Average
44%
Science
21%
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
481:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
43.5%
White
38.1%
Black
9.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 280 Students
Northern Arizona University 254 Students
University of Arizona 188 Students
Grand Canyon University 160 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 69 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 68 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College 59 Students
University of Utah 58 Students
California State University - Northridge 54 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 70 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Film and Video Studies 23 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 33 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
i love the relatuonships you build with the teachers and staff. worst part is that its coming to an end. i would like to see the sports turn it around a little.
4.0 Senior
11/25/2024
Canyon View isn't just another high school, it is new and innovative, constantly changing with the needs of the students and faculty. As an LGBT student, I have been bullied here but upon talking to my counselor, my problems quickly reduced. They care about their students, even the more diverse parts of the community.
4.0 Senior
12/28/2023
The school does little to prepare students for college as it has made all classes much easier to pass and (in my opinion) has made students much lazier because of this. There are unlimited test retakes meaning many students will purposely underperform on a test and use the retakes to easily achieve at least a C.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/1/2025
They took 9 weeks to reply to me about setting up a 504 Plan for my child. The guitar teacher still hasn't ordered a left handed guitar for my left handed student in his class after 9 weeks. The Algebra teacher is incredibly inappropriate with the teens and is very immature. My LGBTQIA+ child has be...
5.0 parent
5/15/2021
The campus is very open and nice and my kids have had a positive experience attending this school.

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Canyon View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waddell, AZ, in the Litchfield Park neighborhood, and is served by the Agua Fria Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,899 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Canyon View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $530,857. Discover additional schools in the area, like Verrado High School, The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, Imagine Prep at Surprise, and more. Learn more about what Waddell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canyon View High School.

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