North Canyon High School

About North Canyon High School

North Canyon High School is a public high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its excellent academics, with a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities available. The school also offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, swimming, volleyball, and track and field. North Canyon High School offers a variety of services to its students, including tutoring, counseling, and career and college readiness programs. The school also has a strong focus on student involvement, and encourages students to take part in clubs, organizations, and other activities. With an emphasis on safety and a commitment to excellence, North Canyon High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a high-quality education.

Address:	1700 E Union Hls Dr Phoenix, AZ 85024
Phone:	(602) 449-5000
Site:	pvschools.net
Grades:	8-12
Enrollment:	1,856 students

Overview North Canyon High School

North Canyon High School serves 1,856 students in grades 8-12.
North Canyon 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 13% (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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on North Canyon High School

North Canyon 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 North Canyon High School is 0.58, 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.