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Barry Goldwater High School vs. Deer Valley High School

Should you attend Barry Goldwater High School or Deer Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Barry Goldwater High School
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Deer Valley High School
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Deer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,597 students in grades 7-12, Barry Goldwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,696 students in grades 7-12, Deer Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,597 students
1,696 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barry Goldwater High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deer Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barry Goldwater High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deer Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
140 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barry Goldwater High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deer Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barry Goldwater High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#794 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#785 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barry Goldwater High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deer Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
46%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barry Goldwater High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deer Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in AZ)
35%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barry Goldwater High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deer Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
87%
(Top 50% in AZ)
93%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Barry Goldwater High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Deer Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barry Goldwater High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Deer Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
402
511
Grade 10 Students
418
420
Grade 11 Students
396
418
Grade 12 Students
381
347

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barry Goldwater High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deer Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barry Goldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deer Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barry Goldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deer Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barry Goldwater High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deer Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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