Willow Canyon High School

1,787 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Willow Canyon High School, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Dysart Unified School District. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on fostering a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academic coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, offering students access to various programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE), and numerous elective paths designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Willow Canyon is characterized by a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes community and student engagement. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal interests outside the classroom. By promoting an inclusive environment and utilizing the resources provided by the Dysart Unified School District, Willow Canyon High School strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, informed, and active members of their local and global communities.

1,787

Total Students

76.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Canyon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	878
Hispanic	574
Black	137
Asian	46
Two or More	121
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	11

White
878 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
574 (32.1 %)
Black
137 (7.7 %)
Two or More
121 (6.8 %)
Asian
46 (2.6 %)
American Indian
20 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6 %)

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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8000
Website:	http://dysart.org/wchs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
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 9 472

Grade 10 492

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 434