Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12, S H A R P 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% 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-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
58%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of S H A R P?
The graduation rate of S H A R P is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend S H A R P?
83 students attend S H A R P.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of S H A R P students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S H A R P?
S H A R P has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does S H A R P offer ?
S H A R P offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is S H A R P part of?
S H A R P is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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