Primavera Online School is a publicly funded charter school serving grades K–12 in Arizona. The school was founded in 2001 by Damian Creamer and was made possible by a program established by the Arizona Legislature in 1998.
Serving 6,820 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Primavera - Online 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,820 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 30% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Primavera - Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Primavera - Online's student population of 6,820 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
6,820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2001
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering the innovators, the dreamers and the overcomers
School Rankings
Primavera - Online ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Primavera - Online is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1371 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
36%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primavera - Online's ranking?
Primavera - Online is ranked #1371 out of 1,921 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Primavera - Online?
The graduation rate of Primavera - Online is 30%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Primavera - Online?
6,820 students attend Primavera - Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Primavera - Online students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Primavera - Online offer ?
Primavera - Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Primavera - Online part of?
Primavera - Online is part of American Virtual Academy (79461) School District.
School Reviews
2 11/12/2014
Once the new administration took over the good teachers either left or became so over worked with frivolous tasks that they are not able to teach at the same level as before.
The administration needs to let the teachers do their job and until they do the school will continue to suffer.
5 6/1/2012
im not a full time student im just taking one class to make up a credit it can be confusing but it does have alot of ways to learn and helps me alot :)
5 11/17/2009
Primavera online is such a good school. You can work at your own pace and the six week blocks keep so organized unlike public. I get my work done faster and it's easy but also gives me an challenge. The teachers are great they stay in contact with you and is always there to help. I feel like I get more help from online teachers then regular public teachers. Parents are involved in every way they get the progress reports three weeks into the block then the report card when you finished up the block. Plus, the parents have to log in how much time you spent in school. It's great, fun, exciting, and i love it I would recommend this school to anyone.
5 7/28/2009
Great school, able to access classes at anytime. The instructors are always caring and are willing to help you out.
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