For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 834 students in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
834 Students
1,110,153 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
62,102 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) 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.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
70%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
22%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,564. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,403 is less than the state median of $11,464. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,561
$11,564
Spending / Student
$7,403
$11,464
Best The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Grande Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Path To Potential
Charter School
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District manages 2 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District is ranked #320 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 The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
70% of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District?
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,403 is less than the state median of $11,464. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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