For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 523 students in Cholla Academy (5186) School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Arizona.
Public Charter Schools in Cholla Academy (5186) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
569 Schools
# Students
523 Students
230,991 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
12,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cholla Academy (5186) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.67
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
61%
44%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
17%
36%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,583 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,543
$11,558
Spending / Student
$10,583
$11,459
Best Cholla Academy (5186) School District Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westland School Brighton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8632 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 271-9518
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 271-9518
Gr: K-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Westland School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 N 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
