Barry Goldwater High School vs. Sandra Day O'connor High School
Should you attend Barry Goldwater High School or Sandra Day O'connor 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
Top Rankings
Barry Goldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 2,597 students in grades 7-12, Sandra Day O'connor High School ranks in the top 30% 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
2,597 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
103 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#476 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Graduation Rate
90%
98%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
402
706
Grade 10 Students
418
643
Grade 11 Students
396
649
Grade 12 Students
381
599
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%


% Asian
3%
8%


% Hispanic
44%
13%


% Black
7%
2%


% White
38%
72%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.46


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
7%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%

