Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District

1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204-5760
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 235 students in Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
235 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#266 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
19%
34%
49%
40%
30-34%
24%
85%
77%
(2022-23)
37.9%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.66
% 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

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,847 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,072 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,847
$11,558
Spending / Student
$15,072
$11,459

Best Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District?
Edkey Inc. DBA Arizona Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District manages 1 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District?
Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District is ranked #365 out of 601 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District?
42% of Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District 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 Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District?
Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Edkey Inc. DBA Conservatory For Arts And (79981) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,072 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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