Maya High School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is managed by The Leona Group. It is a member of the Canyon Athletic Association.
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School's student population of 375 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1998
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School 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 Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School is 0.41, 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
#1908 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
76%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School's ranking?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School is ranked #1908 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School?
The graduation rate of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School?
375 students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School offer ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School part of?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Maya High School (79882) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School located?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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