Star Academic High School

Star Academic High School serves 276 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Star Academic High School's student population of 276 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Star Academic High School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤10%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤10%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Star Academic High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
89%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Graduation Rate
15-19%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Star Academic High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Star Academic High School often compared to?
Star Academic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southgate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Academic High School?
The graduation rate of Star Academic High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Star Academic High School?
276 students attend Star Academic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Star Academic High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Academic High School?
Star Academic High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Star Academic High School offer ?
Star Academic High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Star Academic High School part of?
Star Academic High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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