Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 437 students in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
437 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District, 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#430 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
34%

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25%
40%

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≤5%
24%
(2022-23)
44.7%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66

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% American Indian
n/a
5%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
24%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
56%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
12%
6%

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% White
5%
33%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,309 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,771
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$11,309
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District manages 1 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District is ranked #446 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
56% of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,309 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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