For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,773 students in Paradise Valley, AZ. The top-ranked public high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Paradise Valley, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chaparral High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Evit - Chaparral High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Paradise Valley?
2 public high schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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