Sandra Day O'connor High School

Sandra Day O'connor High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
25250 N 35TH Ave,  Glendale, AZ
Deer Valley Unified School District
3.9
3.2
2,534 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
48%
Science
10%
State Average
30%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
425:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
73.7%
Hispanic
13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 681 Students
Northern Arizona University 530 Students
University of Arizona 404 Students
Grand Canyon University 319 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 153 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 152 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 136 Students
University of San Diego 104 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 69 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 179 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Nursing 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 105 Students
Biology 100 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students
Mechanical Engineering 43 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 558 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/17/2024
This high school is excellent with their communication with the students and the parents. They keep everyone well informed about everything that is going on at the school. I am most impressed on how they had a junior parent night to talk about preparing for college and scholarship information.
3.0 Alum
6/15/2024
I wish teachers were a little more respectful. It was obvious some hated being there and hated having to deal with kids. The school is also very obsessive about the football team and I wish some funds could go into the art fields instead.
5.0 Junior
5/14/2024
I've enjoyed my time at Sandra Day O'Connor High School so far. I think it is a very good school that does its best to prepare students for college. However I do think that some things could be improved to simplify students lives and get rid of unnecessary inconveniences.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 28 Reviews
5.0 other
2/1/2025
I have had the pleasure of working with the TSW students (Transition School to Work Program) from Sandra Day O'Connor for almost two semesters. What a GREAT group of students and teachers. You know you have something special when children come to school excited about learning new skills, working tog...
1.0 parent
1/11/2024
I can't even begin to explain how horrible of an experience we've had. I've been forcing my son to go every day. His grades dropped significantly. He missed more than 7 days because of the anxiety from bullying. Bullying for literally no reason. Not because of looks, nothing. Or because he "wears th...
2.0 parent
3/15/2021
Would not recommend this school for any one who isn’t Caucasian. All the other reviews regarding teachers, coaching staff, and bullying we’ve experienced in half a school year.
1.0 parent
12/21/2018
HORRIBLE. The district also doesn't care. There have been several complaints made with NO ACTION. The school brags on its iPads but their technology is terrible.

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