Shadow Mountain High School

shadowmountain.pvschools.net/

1,080 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Shadow Mountain High School, located in the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona, is a comprehensive public high school known for its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. Serving a diverse student body, the school offers a variety of educational pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its community-focused environment, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of athletic programs, arts, and student-led organizations.

In addition to its core curriculum, Shadow Mountain places a strong emphasis on student development through its technology-integrated classrooms and support services. The school operates under the umbrella of the Paradise Valley Unified School District, leveraging district-wide resources to provide students with modern learning tools and a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing high academic standards with a vibrant school spirit, Shadow Mountain High School aims to cultivate well-prepared, responsible graduates ready to contribute to their communities.

1,080

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	369
Black	48
Asian	17
Two or More	54
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
583 (54.0%)
Hispanic
369 (34.2%)
Two or More
54 (5.0%)
Black
48 (4.4%)
Asian
17 (1.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-3000
Website:	http://shadowmountain.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,080
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 9 293

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 266