Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, Deer Valley Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Deer Valley Academy's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Valley Academy is 0.63, 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)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
48%
Black
18%
6%
White
36%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of Deer Valley Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Deer Valley Academy?
22 students attend Deer Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Deer Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 18% of students are Black.
What grades does Deer Valley Academy offer ?
Deer Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley Academy part of?
Deer Valley Academy is part of Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496) School District.
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