East Valley Academy

855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • 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)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
≤20%
34%
(20-21)
<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
25-29%
77%
(22-23)
100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

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%.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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