Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Salt River Accelerated Learning 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy's student population of 76 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy 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 Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is 0.29, 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
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
83%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy's ranking?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is ranked #1411 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
76 students attend Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy offer ?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy part of?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is part of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320).
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