Canyon Valley High School in Mesa, AZ has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 187 students and 16 teachers, remaining stable over recent years.
Math proficiency is 35%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 34% but below the district average of 51%.
Reading proficiency stands at 27%, lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 56%, showing consistently below–average performance in recent years.
Graduation rates have fluctuated and remain below the state average of 77%, with the 2023 rate showing an anomaly reported as 8089%.
Enrollment and demographic composition have been stable, with 52% White (not Hispanic), 37% Hispanic, and Title–I eligibility indicating socioeconomic diversity at this Mesa public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Canyon Valley High School's student population of 283 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canyon Valley High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11-19%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)25-29%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Valley High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Canyon Valley High School?
283 students attend Canyon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Valley High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Valley High School?
Canyon Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Valley High School offer ?
Canyon Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Canyon Valley High School part of?
Canyon Valley High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
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