Pan-american Charter School serves 1,078 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Pan-american Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pan-american Charter School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,078 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Pan-american Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pan-american Charter School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
95%
46%

Black
3%
6%

White
1%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
76%

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pan-american Charter School's ranking?
Pan-american Charter School is ranked #1571 out of 1,854 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Pan-american Charter School?
1,078 students attend Pan-american Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pan-american Charter School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Pan-american Charter School offer ?
Pan-american Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pan-american Charter School part of?
Pan-american Charter School is part of Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) School District.
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