Choice Academies Inc.

Choice Academies Inc. is a school district in Arizona that operates two schools: Adams Traditional Academy, an elementary school serving grades K-8, and Jefferson Preparatory High School, a high school serving grades 7-12. Adams Traditional Academy stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking in the top 6-7% of Arizona elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 66-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school significantly outperforms state averages. In contrast, while Jefferson Preparatory High School still performs above state averages, its academic performance is not as exceptional, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated more over the past few years.

Adams Traditional Academy has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian (41.93%) and White (42.1%) presence, while Jefferson Preparatory High School has a majority White (57.89%) student body. Adams Traditional Academy also has a 0% dropout rate, compared to a 3.2% dropout rate at Jefferson Preparatory High School. Interestingly, Jefferson Preparatory High School spends more per student ($9,613) than Adams Traditional Academy ($8,078), despite the latter's stronger academic performance.

Overall, the data suggests that Choice Academies Inc. has a highly effective elementary school in Adams Traditional Academy, but its high school, Jefferson Preparatory High School, has more variable performance. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for the district and its schools.