Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy's student population of 325 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation 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 Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Hispanic
59%
49%
Black
24%
6%
White
13%
33%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy's ranking?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is ranked #1291 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy often compared to?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon School, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
325 students attend Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy offer ?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy part of?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is part of Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy located?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is located in the Olive Villas neighborhood of Glendale, AZ.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My son has attended Ethos when it started at the church.He is in 4th grade and his sister is in kindergarten.My sister kids now attend the same school.Ethos is the best! They are supporting and the teachers are wonderful.Thank you.Aguilar Family.
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