Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sweetwater Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Community School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 98 square miles in Phoenix, AZ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being around 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Community School's student population of 165 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Sweetwater Community 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 Sweetwater Community School is 0.54, 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
#1498 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
64%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Community School's ranking?
Sweetwater Community School is ranked #1498 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater Community School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater Community School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sweetwater Community School?
165 students attend Sweetwater Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sweetwater Community School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Community School?
Sweetwater Community School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Community School offer ?
Sweetwater Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Community School part of?
Sweetwater Community School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Sweetwater Community School located?
Sweetwater Community School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school is a mess, says they offer programs giving students an opportunity to learn and earn technical classes like welding arts etc.Never saw them in 2 1/2 years my son went there. Probably a better school if the Principal didn't tell the students they will never make anything of themselves and should just drop out and quit wasting their time. This crushed 5 boys I know of, very sad as some actually believed that, not what I want a school to teach, how to get your parents to withdraw you from school, funny thought teachers needed students to teach. I did withdraw my student.
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