Barry Goldwater High School

About Barry Goldwater High School

Barry Goldwater High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. Named after the late U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, the school opened its doors in 1978 and is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District.
Barry Goldwater High School is known for its rigorous academic standards and its wide range of extracurricular activities. Students can choose from a variety of clubs, sports teams, and other activities, including drama, student government, and music.
The school is also known for its commitment to the community. Through its various programs, Barry Goldwater High School works to create a positive learning environment and to promote student achievement. In addition, the school works with local businesses and organizations to provide educational and career opportunities to its students.
Barry Goldwater High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic standards, wide range of extracurricular activities, and commitment to the community, it is a school that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	2820 W Rose Garden Ln Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone:	(623) 445-7005
Site:	dvusd.org
Grades:	7-12
Enrollment:	1,546 students

Overview Barry Goldwater High School

Barry Goldwater High School serves 1,546 students in grades 7-12.
Barry Goldwater High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Barry Goldwater High School

Barry Goldwater High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Barry Goldwater High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.