- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775001045
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Valley High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #19 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Valley High School ranks #19 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Deer Valley High School held near 1,696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 139.1 → 139.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 040775001045 · Glendale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,707 enr · 12.3:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Deer Valley High School held near 1,696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 139.1 → 139.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Deer Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- This school
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- Highland Lakes 1,091
Highland Lakes School
1,091 students
What this shows Deer Valley High School reports 1,707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Valley High School compares
Deer Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,707
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Deer Valley High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Valley High School
How many students attend Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has 1,707 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,696 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley High School is 12.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Valley High School?
31.0% of students at Deer Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Valley High School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Valley High School?
Deer Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Valley High School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Valley High School ranks #19 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Deer Valley High School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.