At a glance
Reported students
1,900
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
98.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
Paradise Valley High School: 1,900 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 1,860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Paradise Valley High School
Paradise Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). NCES reports 1,900 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (42.2%) and White (34.9%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paradise Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.6 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic42.2%
- Black3.4%
- Asian12.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
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
20 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 Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Horizon High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,767 reported students
North Canyon High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,560 reported students
Pinnacle High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,430 reported students
Shadow Mountain High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,080 reported students
Mountain Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
835 reported students
Desert Shadows Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
791 reported students
Public schools near Paradise 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 - Paradise Valley High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| AAEC - Paradise Valley High · Charter · Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) | 09–12 | 269 | 0.9 mi |
| West-MEC Paradise Valley Community College High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 10–12 | 1 | 1.1 mi |
| Crestview College Preparatory High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestvi (79874) | 07–12 | 239 | 1.9 mi |
| Career Success Schools - STEM Academy 7-12 High · Charter · Career Success Schools (79047) | 07–12 | 519 | 1.9 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep High · Charter · North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) | 06–12 | 662 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley High School
What grades does Paradise Valley High School serve?
Paradise Valley High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
How many students attend Paradise Valley High School?
Paradise Valley High School reported 1,900 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,860 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paradise Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 1,900 students and 98.6 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 Paradise Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paradise Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Paradise Valley High School in?
Paradise Valley High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paradise Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), AAEC - Paradise Valley (0.9 mi), West-MEC Paradise Valley Community College (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.