Serving 1,170 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pan-american Charter 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pan-american Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pan-american Charter School's ranking?
Pan-american Charter School is ranked #1556 out of 1,956 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pan-american Charter School?
1,170 students attend Pan-american Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pan-american Charter School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pan-american Charter School offer ?
Pan-american Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pan-american Charter School part of?
Pan-american Charter School is part of Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pan-american Charter School located?
Pan-american Charter School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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