Shadow Mountain High School

About Shadow Mountain High School

Shadow Mountain High School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and serves grades 9-12. The school is well known for its strong academic and athletic programs, as well as its diverse student body.
Shadow Mountain High School offers a variety of courses and programs, including Advanced Placement, honors, and dual enrollment courses. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and service organizations. Shadow Mountain High School also has a strong focus on technology and provides students with access to computers and other technology resources.
Shadow Mountain High School is committed to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and provides students with access to counseling services. The school also works to promote diversity and acceptance of all students.
Shadow Mountain High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment. With its strong academic and athletic programs, diverse student body, and commitment to safety and acceptance, Shadow Mountain High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	2902 E Shea Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone:	(602) 449-3000
Site:	shadowmountain.pvschools.net
Grades:	8-12
Enrollment:	1,195 students

Overview Shadow Mountain High School

Shadow Mountain High School serves 1,195 students in grades 8-12.
Shadow Mountain High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Shadow Mountain High School

Shadow Mountain High School is ranked within the top 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 Shadow Mountain High School is 0.61, 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.