Boulder Creek High School is a high school in Anthem, Arizona. It serves grades 9-12 for the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school has been rated A+ by the AEF as of February 15 2024.
Serving 2,221 students in grades 7-12, Boulder Creek High School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Boulder Creek High School's student population of 2,221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Jaguars!
School Rankings
Boulder Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Creek High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
75%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Creek High School's ranking?
Boulder Creek High School is ranked #496 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Boulder Creek High School often compared to?
Boulder Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra Day O'connor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boulder Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Boulder Creek High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Boulder Creek High School?
2,221 students attend Boulder Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boulder Creek High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder Creek High School?
Boulder Creek High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulder Creek High School offer ?
Boulder Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder Creek High School part of?
Boulder Creek High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Boulder Creek High School located?
Boulder Creek High School is located in the Anthem neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Anthem.
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