Moon Valley High School

Moon Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3625 W Cactus Rd,  Phoenix, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.9
4.2
1,468 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Anat Salyer
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
48.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37%
State Average
44%
Science
27%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
482:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
52.7%
White
29.2%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native American
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 343 Students
Northern Arizona University 281 Students
Grand Canyon University 189 Students
University of Arizona 162 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 144 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 128 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 65 Students
Phoenix College 61 Students
University of San Diego 44 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 19 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 333 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/7/2024
the guidance counselors are not helpful with college readiness when it comes to classes and colleges they will just will send you blindly to college fairs
5.0 Senior
1/31/2024
I love moon valley as it has left such a positive influence on me through teachers and friends. It also has prepared me to be ready for what college will look like.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2022
I'm currently a student at moon valley and it's your typical school really. Has a good music program, with an orchestra and band and many other concerts and events with theatre. There are a variety of sports and clubs to choose. The campus is not so concrete as other schools, but has many trees and the vibe is really outdoors and it's cool. Food is okay, not as good as it was years ago.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/17/2021
Love this school. I went there and all my kids have to.
5.0 parent
1/27/2020
This school is great. The classes and programs offered fit right in modern age career fields. I do wish the school would push for more parent involvement and think the counselors/leadership should educate the students & families more on dual-enrollment options plus how to be set students up for succ...
1.0 other
12/14/2018
Poor! They make assumptions in situations and do not look at the entire picture or the student as a whole. Their policies are inconsistent and grading norms are not the same for every class it is subjective of the teachers personal norms or standards. Some staff are rude to students referring to the...
5.0 student
5/23/2017
This school is amazing, I learned a lot of stuff and the teachers are very nice

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Moon Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Glendale Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Moon Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $364,792. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Moon Valley High School, Cortez High School, Greenway High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Moon Valley High School.

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