Arizona Conservatory for Arts & Academics is a public and a non-tuition college preparatory charter school. It serves grades for K–12 and serves non-traditional schedules and Methodology. The school has two separate campuses one for Elementary school and the other for Secondary school.
Serving 235 students in grades 6-12, Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics's student population of 235 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics is 0.70, which is more 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
#1185 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
42%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gnome
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics's ranking?
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics is ranked #1185 out of 1,921 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics?
235 students attend Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics?
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics offer ?
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics part of?
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics is part of Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics located?
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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