- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593001553
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Valley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #85 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Valley High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley High School ranks #85 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Paradise Valley High School held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.9 → 99.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040593001553 · Phoenix, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,900 enr · 18.6:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Paradise Valley High School held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.9 → 99.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Paradise Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- This school
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- Mountain Trail 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows Paradise Valley High School reports 1,900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Valley High School compares
Paradise 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 50% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,900
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Arizona - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$11,848
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 34.9%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Paradise Valley High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley High School
How many students attend Paradise Valley High School?
Paradise Valley High School has 1,900 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,874 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley High School is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Valley High School?
24.0% of students at Paradise Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Valley High School?
Paradise Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Paradise Valley High School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley High School ranks #85 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Paradise Valley High School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Horizon High School (1,767 students), and North Canyon High School (1,560 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.