Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Star Charter School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Star Charter School's student population of 94 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Star Charter School 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 Star Charter School is 0.20, 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
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
89%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Charter School's ranking?
Star Charter School is ranked #1663 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Star Charter School?
94 students attend Star Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Star Charter School students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Star Charter School?
Star Charter School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Star Charter School offer ?
Star Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Star Charter School part of?
Star Charter School is part of Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District.
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