At a glance
Reported students
1,707
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
185.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
Deer Valley High School: 1,707 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
What the reported data says about Deer Valley High School
Deer Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Glendale. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Deer Valley Unified District (4246). NCES reports 1,707 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Deer Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 185.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.3%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black5.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barry Goldwater High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,602 reported students
Boulder Creek High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,221 reported students
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,658 reported students
Mountain Ridge High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,823 reported students
DVUSD Pathways
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Highland Lakes School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,091 reported students
Public schools near Deer Valley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - Deer Valley High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Deer Valley Academy High · Charter · Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496) | 09–12 | 11 | under 0.1 mi |
| ThrivePoint High School at Grovers High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 58 | 0.6 mi |
| ThrivePoint Online High School High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 513 | 0.6 mi |
| Intelli-School Glendale High · Charter · PAS Charter Inc. dba Intelli-School (79953) | 09–12 | 49 | 1.1 mi |
| Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 104 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deer Valley High School
What grades does Deer Valley High School serve?
Deer Valley High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School reported 1,707 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 1,707 students and 185.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deer Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deer Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deer Valley Unified District (4246) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Deer Valley High School in?
Deer Valley High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deer Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Deer Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), Deer Valley Academy (under 0.1 mi), ThrivePoint High School at Grovers (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.