Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, East Valley Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: East Valley Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Mesa, AZ school district, encompassing approximately 189.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Valley Academy's student population of 295 students has grown by 123% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Valley Academy is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of East Valley Academy is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend East Valley Academy?
295 students attend East Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of East Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Valley Academy?
East Valley Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Valley Academy offer ?
East Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Valley Academy part of?
East Valley Academy is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is East Valley Academy located?
East Valley Academy is located in the Fiesta Park Village neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Fiesta Park Village.
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