Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)

Peoria Horizons Charter School serves 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
≤20%
62%
(10-11)
60-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
30%
8%
School District Name
Scottsdale Horizons Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Peoria Horizons Charter School?
58 students attend Peoria Horizons Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Peoria Horizons Charter School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Peoria Horizons Charter School offer ?
Peoria Horizons Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peoria Horizons Charter School part of?
Peoria Horizons Charter School is part of Scottsdale Horizons Charter School District.

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