Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arizona Autism Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arizona Autism Charter School's student population of 183 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Arizona Autism Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Autism Charter School is 0.59, 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
#1662 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
56%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Autism Charter School's ranking?
Arizona Autism Charter School is ranked #1662 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Autism Charter School?
183 students attend Arizona Autism Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arizona Autism Charter School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Arizona Autism Charter School offer ?
Arizona Autism Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Autism Charter School part of?
Arizona Autism Charter School is part of Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona Autism Charter School located?
Arizona Autism Charter School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 16 other public schools located in Midtown.
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