Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Summary:

Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is a small public charter high school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 73. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 457 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy stands out in several key areas. Over 86% of its students are Native American, a significantly higher percentage than the more diverse nearby schools like Westwood High School and Desert Mountain High School. Academically, the school has consistently low proficiency rates, with 0% proficiency in most subjects. Its four-year graduation rates are extremely low, ranging from 4.6% to 18.9%, while dropout rates are high, from 32.1% to 50.4%. Interestingly, the school spends significantly more per student, between $16,350 and $45,780, compared to the $6,000 to $12,000 spent by nearby schools.

These findings raise concerns about the quality of education at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy. The school's lack of diversity, consistently poor academic performance, and high dropout rates suggest it is struggling to support and retain its students, despite its higher spending per student. These challenges set it apart from the higher-performing, more diverse schools in the Scottsdale Unified District and Cicero Preparatory Academy nearby.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2915

(480) 362-2132

District: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

86.3%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (86.3%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2012	4.01	469^th	471	0.4%
2018	13.44	380^th	420	9.5%
2021	15.32	439^th	509	13.8%
2022	11.17	421^st	464	9.3%
2023	18.15	390^th	469	16.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.85	333^rd	406	18.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.46	408^th	492	17.1%
2022	12.10	402^nd	455	11.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	21.01	63^rd	68	7.4%
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%
2023	13.97	117^th	128	8.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	1	0	2	39	n/a	n/a	42
2011	1	0	4	34	0	0	39
2012	1	0	7	32	0	0	40
2013	0	0	1	38	0	0	39
2014	0	0	2	43	0	0	45
2015	0	0	4	47	0	0	51
2016	0	0	2	41	0	0	43
2017	0	0	4	41	0	1	46
2018	0	1	7	57	0	1	66
2019	1	0	5	71	0	0	77
2020	0	0	7	51	0	4	62
2021	0	0	4	45	0	0	49
2022	0	0	2	46	0	0	48
2023	0	0	10	63	0	0	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	42	n/a	n/a	76.2
2011	39	n/a	n/a	0
2012	40	n/a	n/a	90
2013	39	n/a	n/a	20.5
2014	45	n/a	n/a	20
2015	51	n/a	n/a	17.6
2016	43	n/a	n/a	20.9
2017	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	66	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	77	n/a	n/a	32.5
2020	62	n/a	n/a	41.9
2021	49	n/a	n/a	42.9
2022	48	n/a	n/a	41.7
2023	73	n/a	n/a	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	42	n/a	n/a	76.2
2011	39	n/a	n/a	0
2012	40	n/a	n/a	90
2013	39	n/a	n/a	20.5
2014	45	n/a	n/a	20
2015	51	n/a	n/a	17.6
2016	43	n/a	n/a	20.9
2017	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	66	n/a	n/a	31.8
2019	77	n/a	n/a	32.5
2020	62	n/a	n/a	41.9
2021	49	n/a	n/a	42.9
2022	48	n/a	n/a	41.7
2023	73	n/a	n/a	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$7,415 (45.4%)	$243 (1.5%)	$15,073 (92.2%)	$8,155 (49.9%)	$537 (3.3%)	$8,692 (53.2%)	$16,350
2020	$10,395 (48.4%)	$192 (0.9%)	$20,982 (97.6%)	$10,481 (48.8%)	$431 (2.0%)	$10,912 (50.8%)	$21,499
2021	$25,729 (56.2%)	$2,243 (4.9%)	$53,701 (117.3%)	$17,598 (38.4%)	$210 (0.5%)	$17,808 (38.9%)	$45,780

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	73	5.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	71	63	11.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.5%	32.9%	0.4%

Schools Near Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4827 N Country Club Dr	Scottsdale	85256	Maricopa County	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 362-2132	73			32.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	7205 N Pima Rd	Scottsdale	85258	Maricopa County	Cicero Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 424-1790	502				326 (64.9%)	15 (3.0%)	92 (18.3%)	18 (3.6%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.6%)	74.5	60^th of 259 public high schools	76.8%		97.4	18^th of 469 public high schools	96.2%	42	60.0	72.0	58.0	56.0	44.0	53.0	43.0	50.0		$00			$00
EVIT - Saguaro High School	Public	9-12	6250 N 82nd St	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Saguaro High School	Public	9-12	6250 N 82nd St	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7100	1,466	69	21.3	24.9%	861 (58.7%)	101 (6.9%)	339 (23.1%)	46 (3.1%)	64 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	48 (3.3%)	69.7	72^nd of 259 public high schools	72.2%		79.2	80^th of 469 public high schools	82.9%	8				52.0				48.0	$6,274	$02	$25	$30	$5,317	$929	$6,247
EVIT - Coronado High School	Public	9-12	7501 E Virginia Ave	Scottsdale	85257	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-6800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	7501 E Virginia Ave	Scottsdale	85257	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-6800	740	49	15.1	63.9%	130 (17.6%)	44 (5.9%)	482 (65.1%)	8 (1.1%)	61 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.9%)	20	206^th of 259 public high schools	20.5%		38.7	252^nd of 469 public high schools	46.3%	46				26.0				17.0	$11,764	$729	$214	$1,673	$9,255	$1,566	$10,821
Westwood High School	Public	9-12	945 W Rio Salado Pkwy	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-4400	3,570	170	20.9	60.0%	754 (21.1%)	214 (6.0%)	2,047 (57.3%)	31 (0.9%)	401 (11.2%)	37 (1.0%)	86 (2.4%)	21.4	198^th of 259 public high schools	23.6%		33.2	279^th of 469 public high schools	40.5%	81				26.0				19.0	$6,306	$118	$25	$262	$5,682	$481	$6,163
EVIT - Westwood High School	Public	9-12	945 W Rio Salado Pkwy	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
EVIT - Desert Mountain High School	Public	9-12	12575 E. Via Linda	Scottsdale	85259	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Desert Mountain High School	Public	9-12	12575 E. Via Linda	Scottsdale	85259	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7000	1,880	87	21.5	7.9%	1,353 (72.0%)	60 (3.2%)	176 (9.4%)	218 (11.6%)	18 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	49 (2.6%)	93.8	20^th of 259 public high schools	92.3%		86.9	49^th of 469 public high schools	89.6%	29				76.0				67.0	$6,149	$11	$08	$30	$5,311	$819	$6,130

Frequently Asked Questions about Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

What is the racial makeup of Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?

Students at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy are 86% American Indian, 14% Hispanic.

How many students attend Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy.

What district is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy in?

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools

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