Paradise Valley High School

pvhs.pvschools.net/

1,874 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Paradise Valley High School, located on Bell Road in Phoenix, is a prominent institution within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a diverse range of educational pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes not only rigorous coursework but also personal growth, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Paradise Valley High School is recognized for offering specialized programs, including the prestigious CREST (Center for Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology) program. This initiative allows students to engage in hands-on, project-based learning in fields like biotechnology, engineering, and computer science. With a robust selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs, the school strives to provide a comprehensive high school experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

1,874

Total Students

102.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	740
Hispanic	803
Black	67
Asian	171
Two or More	60
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
803 (42.8 %)
White
740 (39.5 %)
Asian
171 (9.1 %)
Black
67 (3.6 %)
Two or More
60 (3.2 %)
American Indian
32 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)449-7000
Website:	http://pvhs.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 9 459

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 480