Serving 679 students in grades 5-12, Arizona School For The Arts 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 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arizona School For The Arts's student population of 679 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona School For The Arts is 0.64, 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
#338 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Stumpy The Pigeon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona School For The Arts's ranking?
Arizona School For The Arts is ranked #338 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona School For The Arts often compared to?
Arizona School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Arts Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Arizona School For The Arts?
679 students attend Arizona School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arizona School For The Arts students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona School For The Arts?
Arizona School For The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona School For The Arts offer ?
Arizona School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona School For The Arts part of?
Arizona School For The Arts is part of Arizona School For The Arts (4345) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona School For The Arts located?
Arizona School For The Arts is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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