Sweetwater Community School

4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 491 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sweetwater Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sweetwater Community School's student population of 491 students has grown by 212% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 178% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Sweetwater Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Community School is 0.68, which is more 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
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sweetwater Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
34%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Sweetwater Community School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sweetwater Community 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 is Sweetwater Community School's ranking?
Sweetwater Community School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 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 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater Community School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater Community School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sweetwater Community School?
491 students attend Sweetwater Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sweetwater Community School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Community School?
Sweetwater Community School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is Sweetwater Community School part of?
Sweetwater Community School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.

School Reviews

1   7/1/2019
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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