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Highland Prep vs. Willow Canyon High School

Should you attend Highland Prep or Willow Canyon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland Prep
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Willow Canyon High School
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Highland Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Willow Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades 9-12, Highland Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,819 students in grades 7-12, Willow Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
501 students
1,819 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willow Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Prep.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willow Canyon High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willow Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willow Canyon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#381 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#468 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willow Canyon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
40%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willow Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willow Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AZ)
97%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland Prep with the average graduation rate observed in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Willow Canyon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Prep by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willow Canyon High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
155
500
Grade 10 Students
138
468
Grade 11 Students
120
476
Grade 12 Students
88
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willow Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highland Prep (92982) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willow Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
11
n/a
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volley Ball
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
32
n/a
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Anime ClubChess Club
Drone RacingE-Sports
Engineering ClubFuture Medical Professionals
GSAMath Club
National Honor SocietyPep Band
Performance ChoirPhotography Club
Sea PerchSpanish Club
Speech and DebateStreaming Club
Student CouncilTable Tennis
VEX RoboticsYearbook
Zoology Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BaseballCross Country
FootballMen's Basketball
Men's SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWomen's Basketball
Women's Soccer

 
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