Barry Goldwater High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85027 · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
#124 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#8558 of 16,910 nationally
About Barry Goldwater High School
Barry Goldwater High School is a public high located in Phoenix, in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,602 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 124th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,602.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Barry Goldwater High School ranks 97th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barry Goldwater High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Barry Goldwater High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Deer Valley Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 7–8
448 students · 420 m away
Paseo Hills School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
689 students · 1.5 km away
Park Meadows Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students · 2.0 km away
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Glendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
49 students · 2.1 km away
Adams Traditional Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students · 2.1 km away
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
713 students · 2.5 km away
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
563 students · 2.6 km away
Imagine Bell Canyon
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
255 students · 2.9 km away
Village Meadows Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
441 students · 3.4 km away
Sunrise Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students · 3.5 km away
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Mountain Pointe High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barry Goldwater High School a good school?
Barry Goldwater High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #124 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barry Goldwater High School rank in Arizona?
Barry Goldwater High School ranks #124 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #8558 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barry Goldwater High School?
Barry Goldwater High School had 1,602 students in 2025.
Is Barry Goldwater High School a elementary school or a high school?
Barry Goldwater High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barry Goldwater High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barry Goldwater High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.