Berean Academy

1169 Colombo Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Berean Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Berean Academy's student population of 352 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar

School Rankings

Berean Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berean Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1150 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
34%
26%
40%
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
60-79%
77%
(22-23)
46.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berean Academy's ranking?
Berean Academy is ranked #1150 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berean Academy?
The graduation rate of Berean Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Berean Academy?
352 students attend Berean Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Berean Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% 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 Berean Academy?
Berean Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berean Academy offer ?
Berean Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Berean Academy part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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