Summary:
The American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria district in Arizona operates a single high school, Peoria Accelerated High School, which serves 549 students from grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a declining statewide ranking.
Peoria Accelerated High School's academic performance is well below the state averages, with only 4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in science, 7% in English language arts, and 2% in mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 30.9%, and its dropout rate is 18.2%, indicating that many students are struggling to complete their high school education. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 70.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's challenges, there is limited comparative data available to fully assess its performance relative to other schools in the district or state. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 394 out of 509 Arizona high schools in 2020-2021 to 446 out of 469 in 2022-2023, suggesting that it is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools. Further analysis and comparison to similar schools would be needed to identify the root causes of the school's struggles and potential areas for improvement.
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