Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 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 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's student population of 439 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 0.65, 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
#1474 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
22%
49%
Black
54%
6%
White
8%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is ranked #1474 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix often compared to?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenixis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Biltmore Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?
439 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix part of?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix located?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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