Best high schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
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- 162Pinnacle High SchoolPhoenix · Public High69% Math proficiency · 2,430 students
- 258Horizon High SchoolScottsdale · Public High65% Math proficiency · 1,767 students
- 354Shadow Mountain High SchoolPhoenix · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,080 students
- 443Paradise Valley High SchoolPhoenix · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,900 students
- 538North Canyon High SchoolPhoenix · Public High42% Math proficiency · 1,560 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle High School Phoenix · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 2,430 |
| 2 | Horizon High School Scottsdale · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,767 |
| 3 | Shadow Mountain High School Phoenix · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 54.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,080 |
| 4 | Paradise Valley High School Phoenix · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,900 |
| 5 | North Canyon High School Phoenix · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,560 |
Pinnacle High School in Phoenix leads the 2025 list of high schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) with a Success Index (US) of 61.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona high schools rankings, every school on the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona ranks first among high schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) with a Success Index (US) of 61.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,430).
How are high schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.