Boulder Creek High School

40404 N GAVILAN PEAK PKWY
ANTHEM, AZ 85086

www.dvusd.org/bchs

2,221 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Boulder Creek High School, located in the master-planned community of Anthem, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Deer Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its expansive campus and commitment to a comprehensive academic experience. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs designed to foster school spirit and community engagement.

Academically, Boulder Creek is recognized for offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized programs aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong focus on college and career readiness, supported by dedicated faculty and guidance resources. As a hub for the local Anthem area, the school prides itself on its strong parental involvement and its role as a central pillar of the surrounding community.

2,221

Total Students

96.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boulder Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,671
Hispanic	338
Black	36
Asian	37
Two or More	117
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,671 (75.2%)
Hispanic
338 (15.2%)
Two or More
117 (5.3%)
Asian
37 (1.7%)
Black
36 (1.6%)
American Indian
19 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-8600
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/bchs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 511

Grade 10 563

Grade 11 580

Grade 12 567