The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (11-12)
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
5%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(11-12)90%
43%
Black
(11-12)n/a
5%
White
(11-12)10%
42%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Santa Cruz County Regional School District (85848)
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pimeria Alta Academy?
The graduation rate of Pimeria Alta Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pimeria Alta Academy?
42 students attend Pimeria Alta Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pimeria Alta Academy students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does Pimeria Alta Academy offer ?
Pimeria Alta Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Pimeria Alta Academy part of?
Pimeria Alta Academy is part of Santa Cruz County Regional School District (85848).
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