Summary:
The Estrella Educational Foundation district in Arizona is home to a single high-performing public charter school, Maricopa Institute of Technology, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 373 students.
Maricopa Institute of Technology stands out as a top-performing school within the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Arizona and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 94.7% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and its students demonstrate impressive academic achievement, with 65% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44% in Mathematics for 11th graders.
While the school serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic and significant African American and Asian representation, a notable 58.71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need among the student body. The school's per-student spending of $10,209 for the 2019-2020 school year is in line with the state average, but further analysis of factors like student-teacher ratios could provide valuable insights into the school's learning environment and strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students.
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