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Willow Canyon High School

17901 W LUNDBERG ST, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388

Willow Canyon High School

17901 W LUNDBERG ST, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388

About Willow Canyon High School

Willow Canyon High School is a public high school in Surprise, Arizona. It is part of the Dysart Unified School District. The school serves students in grades 9–12 and offers a full curriculum that gets them ready for college, jobs, and other opportunities after high school. The school has a program to get students ready for college and careers. This includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, fine arts, and sports. Willow Canyon High School focuses on helping students do well in school, get involved, and improve their skills. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live in Surprise. About 41% of students are good at math and about 48% are good at reading (ELA). Willow Canyon High School is a public school, so it gets money from the state and local governments. Students take the SAT or ACT, which are college-readiness tests, and they also take tests that are required by the state of Arizona.

Willow Canyon High School Contact Information

Address

17901 W LUNDBERG ST, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388

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Phone

(623) 523-8000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 48% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1819
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Willow Canyon High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.66%
Asian 2.14%
Hispanic 34.08%
Black 7.42%
Two+ Races 6.71%
Native Am. 1.26%
White
47.66%
Asian
2.14%
Hispanic
34.08%
Black
7.42%
Two+ Races
6.71%
Native Am.
1.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1819
50.58%
920 Female
49.42%
899 Male

Student Population

1819 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

363 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The boys basketball team at Willow Canyon High School, the Wildcats, is having a great season in 2026. The Dysart Unified School District keeps all of its high schools, including Willow Canyon, at the top of the academic "A" ratings. The school also keeps competing in winter sports.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Willow Canyon High School?

Ans. It is a public high school for students in grades 9 through 12.

Q2. Does Willow Canyon High School have Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, students can take AP and honors classes.

Q3. Are there any Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, the school has CTE programs for many different career paths.

Q4. Do students have access to SAT or ACT tests?

Ans. Yes, most students take the SAT or ACT college readiness tests.

Q5. Does Willow Canyon High School have clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in sports, clubs, the arts, and leadership programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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