North Canyon High School

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1,842 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

North Canyon High School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse range of educational programs. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, catering to students who seek rigorous college-preparatory opportunities. In addition to its academic offerings, North Canyon is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond the classroom, North Canyon High School emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere aimed at preparing students for life beyond high school. The school leverages the resources of the larger Paradise Valley district to provide modern facilities and technology, ensuring that students have access to the tools necessary for success in a global economy. With a focus on both character development and academic achievement, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to helping its students achieve their personal and professional goals in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

1,842

Total Students

88.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Canyon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	1,142
Black	147
Asian	30
Two or More	76
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,142 (62.0 %)
White
410 (22.3 %)
Black
147 (8.0 %)
Two or More
76 (4.1 %)
American Indian
32 (1.7 %)
Asian
30 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-5000
Website:	http://www.pvschools.net/Page/85
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 496

Grade 10 492

Grade 11 434

Grade 12 420