Arizona Connections Academy vs. Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
Should I attend Arizona Connections Academy or Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arizona Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,006 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arizona Connections Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
3,006 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#478 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
56%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
206
15
Grade 1 Students
153
15
Grade 2 Students
171
15
Grade 3 Students
177
15
Grade 4 Students
198
20
Grade 5 Students
222
25
Grade 6 Students
248
25
Grade 7 Students
294
35
Grade 8 Students
342
35
Grade 9 Students
269
34
Grade 10 Students
288
39
Grade 11 Students
235
42
Grade 12 Students
203
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
33%
24%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
45%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
n/a
Announcements, Choir, JumpRope Club, Reuse Reduce Recycle Club, Spanish Club, Student Council