Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sage & Sand 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sage & Sand Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sage & Sand Academy's student population of 23 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Sage & Sand Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage & Sand Academy is 0.30, 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
#1616 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
83%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sage & Sand Academy's ranking?
Sage & Sand Academy is ranked #1616 out of 1,956 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sage & Sand Academy?
The graduation rate of Sage & Sand Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sage & Sand Academy?
23 students attend Sage & Sand Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sage & Sand Academy students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sage & Sand Academy?
Sage & Sand Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sage & Sand Academy offer ?
Sage & Sand Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sage & Sand Academy part of?
Sage & Sand Academy is part of Page Unified School District #8 (4196).
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