Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Young Scholars Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Young Scholars Academy's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
School Rankings
Young Scholars Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Scholars Academy is 0.51, 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
#468 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Scholars Academy's ranking?
Young Scholars Academy is ranked #468 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Young Scholars Academy often compared to?
Young Scholars Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Star Academy, Camp Mohave Elementary School, Fort Mohave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?
412 students attend Young Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Young Scholars Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Scholars Academy?
Young Scholars Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young Scholars Academy offer ?
Young Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Scholars Academy part of?
Young Scholars Academy is part of Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) School District.
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