Serving 1,232 students in grades 9-12, Pxu Digital Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,232 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pxu Digital Academy's student population of 1,232 students has grown by 377% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pxu Digital Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pxu Digital Academy is 0.40, 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
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pxu Digital Academy's ranking?
Pxu Digital Academy is ranked #1259 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?
≤20% 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 Pxu Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Pxu Digital Academy is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Pxu Digital Academy?
1,232 students attend Pxu Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pxu Digital Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pxu Digital Academy offer ?
Pxu Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pxu Digital Academy part of?
Pxu Digital Academy is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Pxu Digital Academy located?
Pxu Digital Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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