Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Expectations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Expectations Academy's student population of 176 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Expectations Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Expectations 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
#579 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations Academy's ranking?
Great Expectations Academy is ranked #579 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Expectations Academy often compared to?
Great Expectations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Continental Elementary School, Sahuarita Intermediate School, Copper View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Great Expectations Academy?
176 students attend Great Expectations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Great Expectations Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Expectations Academy?
Great Expectations Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Expectations Academy offer ?
Great Expectations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Expectations Academy part of?
Great Expectations Academy is part of Great Expectations Academy (10974) School District.
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