Norterra Canyon School

About Norterra Canyon School

Norterra Canyon School is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and offers a unique educational experience to its students. The school focuses on providing a rigorous and engaging curriculum that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. Norterra Canyon School also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school emphasizes a strong sense of community and encourages students to take part in service learning opportunities. Norterra Canyon School also has a strong commitment to helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in the future. The school offers a variety of classes and activities that focus on developing students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
Norterra Canyon School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school also works to foster a culture of respect and acceptance among its students.

Address:	2200 W Maya Way Phoenix, AZ 85085
Phone:	(623) 445-8200
Site:	dvusd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	583 students

Overview Norterra Canyon School

Norterra Canyon School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Norterra Canyon School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Norterra Canyon School

Norterra Canyon School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Norterra Canyon School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.