Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy

20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #1 - Aspire- Kindergarten to College! Aspire students can come to our wonderful facility to receive in-person support every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 8:30am-3:30pm for learning and enrichment opportunities. We offer clubs and a community where students can thrive in our online and on-site learning opportunities. Aspire is among the highest ranked online schools in Arizona and offer AP/Dual Credit courses.
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Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #1 - Aspire- Kindergarten to College! Aspire students can come to our wonderful facility to receive in-person support every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 8:30am-3:30pm for learning and enrichment opportunities. We offer clubs and a community where students can thrive in our online and on-site learning opportunities. Aspire is among the highest ranked online schools in Arizona and offer AP/Dual Credit courses.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #2 - K-5 in person learning with math manipulatives
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #3 - Biology investigations opportunities
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #4 - Creating dynamic projects from home and sharing them with peers during on-line learning from home.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #5 - High School students can come into the Learning Lab 3 afternoons/evening a week and receive help from their teachers.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #6 - Having fun during "extra" PE in person!
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #7 - Hands on activities are so much fun!
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #8 - Taking a fieldtrip to the Musical Instrument Museum.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #9 - Recognizing our Veterans as part of our Veterans' Day Celebration.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #10 - Members of our Reuse, Reduce, and Repurpose Club are making plarn (plastic yarn) to turn into mattresses for distribution to the homeless.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #11 - PTSA sponsored events like a night at Peter Piper Pizza with the Principal!
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #12 - Onsite speakers and fieldtrips!
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #13 - Students have opportunities to receive small group help during Phoenix Hour in person or online. Here are our middle school scholars.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #14 - Leaning to letters and printing with our reading specialist happens in person and online.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Photo #15 - STEM Legos kits are a great way to learn about engineering and mathematics concepts.
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: Yes
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy's student population of 380 students has grown by 603% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes

School Rankings

Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#478 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
6%
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White
53%
35%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Announcements, Reuse Reduce Recycle Club, Spanish Club, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:
JumpRope Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Aspire, Deer Valley's Online Academy, a public school in the Deer Valley Aspire, Deer Valley's Online Academy, a public school in the Deer Valley Unified School District, is one of the highest ranked online schools in Arizona. Students in K-12 are offered a hybrid model of learning.
  • Aspire provides synchronous (live) instruction for students in grades K-8 and asynchronous (independent) instruction for students in grades 9-12. Aspire provides a guaranteed, viable curriculum.
  • Gifted and specialized instruction are available for qualifying students in addition to remediation learning supports for all students as needed. Learning in-person is also a valued part of our school.
  • Scholars in all grades are encouraged to come to our site to work with teachers in-person for remediation and/or enrichment. Special area teachers (art, music, PE, and gifted) present engaging opportunities for expanded learning. Aspire offers in-person, virtual, and hybrid clubs and groups. This is another way that students build community and friendships.
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Profile last updated: 02/07/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy's ranking?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is ranked #478 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy often compared to?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Online Academy, The Odyssey Preparatory Goodyear by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy?
380 students attend Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy offer ?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy part of?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy located?
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: Yes
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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