Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, The Phoenix Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)43%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
54%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Phoenix Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix Charter School?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Phoenix Charter School?
717 students attend The Phoenix Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of The Phoenix Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Phoenix Charter School?
The Phoenix Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Phoenix Charter School offer ?
The Phoenix Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is The Phoenix Charter School part of?
The Phoenix Charter School is part of Phoenix Charter School District.
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