Canyon View High School

Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)

www.aguafria.org/cvhs

2,014 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canyon View High School, located in Waddell, Arizona, is a prominent secondary school within the Dysart Unified School District. Serving a growing community in the West Valley, the school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic approach, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Canyon View is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture and competitive athletic programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit, encouraging student involvement in various clubs, arts programs, and championship-level sports teams. By focusing on a "student-first" philosophy, Canyon View aims to balance rigorous academic standards with personal growth, seeking to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to succeed as future leaders.

2,014

Total Students

84.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon View High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	768
Hispanic	876
Black	197
Asian	49
Two or More	106
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
876 (43.5 %)
White
768 (38.1 %)
Black
197 (9.8 %)
Two or More
106 (5.3 %)
Asian
49 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)

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:	Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
Phone:	(623)932-7600
Website:	http://www.aguafria.org/cvhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,014
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
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 9 510

Grade 10 495

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 506