Serving 238 students in grades 7-12, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's student population of 238 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is 0.48, 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
#921 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's ranking?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is ranked #921 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
238 students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Paideia Liberal Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paideia Liberal Arts Academy offer ?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy part of?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) School District.
In what neighborhood is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy located?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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