Career Success Schools (79047)

16004 N 36th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053-3833
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Career Success Schools (79047) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,145 students in Career Success Schools (79047). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Career Success Schools (79047) have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
1,145 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
31:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Career Success Schools (79047), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 24% has increased from 19% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#549 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
6-9%
40%
≤10%
24%
24%
77.8%
(2022-23)
31.8%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
% American Indian
6%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
49%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
20%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,370 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,646 is less than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,370
$14,465
Spending / Student
$7,646
$13,877

Best Career Success Schools (79047) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Technical Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Career Success Schools (79047)?
Career Success Schools (79047) manages 4 public schools serving 1,145 students.
What is the rank of Career Success Schools (79047)?
Career Success Schools (79047) is ranked #509 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Career Success Schools (79047)?
64% of Career Success Schools (79047) students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Career Success Schools (79047)?
Career Success Schools (79047) has a student/teacher ratio of 31:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Career Success Schools (79047)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,646 is less than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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