Barry Goldwater High School

www.dvusd.org/bghs

1,602 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Barry Goldwater High School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The campus is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse array of programs that cater to a wide range of interests. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school provides robust opportunities through Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community, aiming to prepare students for success in both college and the modern workforce. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a culture of leadership and personal responsibility, Barry Goldwater High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate their future paths. With its location in the vibrant Rose Garden area, the school remains a focal point for student life and community engagement within the district.

1,602

Total Students

88.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barry Goldwater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	736
Black	117
Asian	43
Two or More	88
American Indian	45
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
736 (45.9%)
White
561 (35.0%)
Black
117 (7.3%)
Two or More
88 (5.5%)
American Indian
45 (2.8%)
Asian
43 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7%)

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)445-3000
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/bghs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 9 425

Grade 10 412

Grade 11 389

Grade 12 376