Arizona School For The Arts

Summary:

Arizona School For The Arts is a high-performing public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona that serves students in grades 5-12. With consistently strong academic performance, the school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top 23 high schools in the state.

The school's academic excellence is evident across key metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77% of 11th-grade students at Arizona School For The Arts were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. In mathematics, 62% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 30%. The school also maintains an impressive 95.1% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average.

While Arizona School For The Arts stands out as a top performer, the data on nearby schools presents a more mixed picture. Some schools, such as Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, while others, like Pathways in Education and City View High School, struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates. This highlights the exceptional nature of Arizona School For The Arts within the local educational landscape.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

 1410 N 3rd St
       Phoenix, AZ  85004-1608


(602) 257-1444

District: Arizona School For The Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,653 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  814

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
33.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arizona School For The Arts ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arizona School For The Arts ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arizona School For The Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (33.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arizona School For The Arts is $9,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arizona School For The Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Arizona School For The Arts 141st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Arizona School For The Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Arizona School For The Arts 23rd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Arizona School For The Arts in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Arizona School For The Arts 61st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arizona School For The Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 94.23 11th 663 98.3%
2010 95.36 10th 692 98.6%
2011 94.22 16th 685 97.7%
2012 92.14 17th 772 97.8%
2013 92.08 21st 787 97.3%
2014 95.74 15th 690 97.8%
2015 96.34 19th 521 96.4%
2016 95.95 23rd 677 96.6%
2017 93.08 34th 695 95.1%
2018 92.74 36th 711 94.9%
2019 91.93 33rd 605 94.5%
2021 82.05 122nd 832 85.3%
2022 72.25 130th 605 78.5%
2023 78.52 138th 854 83.8%
2024 65.89 141st 533 73.5%
See the entire list of Arizona High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.05 48th 650 92.6%
2022 66.38 55th 211 73.9%
2023 79.31 32nd 384 91.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
2023 38.65 180th 363 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.95 47th 369 87.3%
2023 42.24 363rd 717 49.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.24 56th 624 91.0%
2019 85.91 46th 466 90.1%
2021 81.34 114th 820 86.1%
2022 68.05 126th 494 74.5%
2023 74.69 150th 806 81.4%
2024 56.82 132nd 379 65.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.93 13th 617 97.9%
2019 92.06 22nd 435 94.9%
2021 78.19 141st 818 82.8%
2022 69.31 106th 476 77.7%
2023 77.97 126th 810 84.4%
2024 53.64 145th 356 59.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.57 59th 404 85.4%
2022 46.40 107th 192 44.3%
2023 90.32 11th 247 95.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.11 102nd 573 82.2%
2022 50.13 76th 129 41.1%
2023 32.05 275th 400 31.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.82 28th 543 94.8%
2019 87.52 44th 387 88.6%
2021 63.63 191st 802 76.2%
2022 73.97 78th 392 80.1%
2023 53.96 278th 760 63.4%
2024 73.57 53rd 322 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.57 30th 436 93.1%
2019 84.85 26th 337 92.3%
2021 74.41 147th 780 81.2%
2022 63.86 128th 446 71.3%
2023 80.39 76th 675 88.7%
2024 55.60 113th 273 58.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Arizona School For The Arts

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Rank History for all high school students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 96.87 2nd 395 99.5%
2010 97.16 2nd 403 99.5%
2011 96.84 3rd 397 99.2%
2012 93.62 15th 471 96.8%
2013 95.04 7th 491 98.6%
2014 95.23 5th 394 98.7%
2015 90.99 17th 261 93.5%
2016 95.39 14th 406 96.6%
2017 95.06 18th 416 95.7%
2018 90.57 19th 420 95.5%
2019 84.56 23rd 285 91.9%
2021 89.31 46th 509 91.0%
2022 90.78 34th 464 92.7%
2023 92.57 32nd 469 93.2%
2024 92.21 23rd 259 91.1%
See the entire list of Arizona High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.07 114th 374 69.5%
2022 85.55 41st 282 85.5%
2023 80.39 19th 199 90.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.87 53rd 422 87.4%
2022 92.51 9th 380 97.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.36 11th 253 95.7%
2022 86.40 26th 168 84.5%
2023 66.87 83rd 347 76.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.00 16th 354 95.5%
2019 82.95 27th 247 89.1%
2021 90.00 43rd 492 91.3%
2022 87.11 42nd 456 90.8%
2023 90.74 28th 406 93.1%
2024 94.29 12th 193 93.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.72 18th 370 95.1%
2019 89.89 20th 238 91.6%
2021 81.60 71st 492 85.6%
2022 96.63 18th 455 96.0%
2023 96.00 19th 429 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school Asian students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.77 128th 231 44.6%
2022 66.98 75th 238 68.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.14 27th 306 91.2%
2022 52.70 104th 301 65.4%
2023 87.51 24th 201 88.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.27 7th 311 97.7%
2019 85.82 12th 183 93.4%
2021 84.10 47th 479 90.2%
2022 92.76 29th 441 93.4%
2023 87.27 28th 379 92.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school Native American students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.95 15th 255 94.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Arizona School For The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.68 14th 291 95.2%
2019 86.17 21st 217 90.3%
2021 85.44 48th 448 89.3%
2022 86.79 36th 409 91.2%
2023 89.94 28th 371 92.5%
2024 94.21 12th 174 93.1%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for White Students!

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.

Arizona School For The Arts Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Open Quote Our daughter loves this school. She was bullied and had trouble making friends at previous schools, ASA has certainly made a huge impact on her self-confidence. The teachers are also very supportive and have rigorous content. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Open Quote ASA is idealistically a good school, from the outside looking in. However it's smoke and mirrors. They do not have the resources to help develope a students weakness. ASA does not function in the best interest of the student by any means. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arizona School For The Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 211 11 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 226 14 9 21 5 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 227 19 6 19 7 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 248 21 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 245 25 12 25 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 288 21 13 24 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 288 21 13 24 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 294 16 10 20 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 297 22 9 25 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 302 22 10 32 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 290 25 12 35 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 283 29 17 43 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2009 294 35 19 47 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 429 54 30 73 6 n/a n/a 0 592
2011 485 57 37 94 4 0 15 0 692
2012 516 55 37 125 6 0 11 0 750
2013 535 48 40 151 6 1 17 0 798
2014 531 43 43 169 8 2 27 0 823
2015 540 39 43 174 8 2 30 0 836
2016 526 32 40 182 12 0 40 0 832
2017 520 28 40 194 12 1 57 0 852
2018 510 33 36 198 14 0 49 0 840
2019 503 42 34 208 10 0 43 0 840
2020 477 38 27 246 11 0 53 0 852
2021 455 43 23 265 5 0 48 0 839
2022 428 46 27 276 5 0 60 0 842
2023 399 47 28 270 7 0 63 0 814

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Arizona School For The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 275 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 311 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 311 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 349 n/a n/a n/a
2003 349 n/a n/a n/a
2004 341 n/a n/a 0.3
2005 355 n/a n/a 0.3
2006 369 n/a n/a n/a
2007 362 n/a n/a n/a
2008 372 n/a n/a n/a
2009 395 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 592 n/a n/a 0.5
2011 692 n/a n/a 0
2012 750 n/a n/a n/a
2013 798 n/a n/a n/a
2014 823 n/a n/a n/a
2015 836 n/a n/a n/a
2016 832 n/a n/a n/a
2017 852 n/a n/a n/a
2018 840 n/a n/a n/a
2019 840 n/a n/a n/a
2020 852 n/a n/a 16.9
2021 839 n/a n/a n/a
2022 842 n/a n/a n/a
2023 814 n/a n/a n/a

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 Arizona School For The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 237 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 275 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 311 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 311 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 349 n/a n/a n/a
2003 349 n/a n/a n/a
2004 341 n/a n/a 0.3
2005 355 n/a n/a 0.3
2006 369 n/a n/a n/a
2007 362 n/a n/a n/a
2008 372 n/a n/a n/a
2009 395 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 592 n/a n/a 0.5
2011 692 n/a n/a 0
2012 750 n/a n/a n/a
2013 798 n/a n/a n/a
2014 823 n/a n/a n/a
2015 836 n/a n/a n/a
2016 832 n/a n/a n/a
2017 852 n/a n/a n/a
2018 840 n/a n/a n/a
2019 840 n/a n/a n/a
2020 852 n/a n/a 16.9
2021 839 n/a n/a n/a
2022 842 n/a n/a n/a
2023 814 n/a n/a n/a

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 Arizona School For The Arts

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $121 (1.4%) $00 (0.0%) $241 (2.9%) $7,666 (91.8%) $562 (6.7%) $8,229 (98.6%) $8,350
2020 $109 (1.4%) $105 (1.3%) $323 (4.1%) $6,152 (78.9%) $1,434 (18.4%) $7,586 (97.3%) $7,800
2022 $322 (3.3%) $212 (2.2%) $856 (8.9%) $7,261 (75.2%) $1,858 (19.2%) $9,118 (94.5%) $9,652

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arizona School For The Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 138th of 854 Middle schools
 10.7%
Ranks 23rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 32nd of 469 High schools
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students840814
 3.1%
African American4247
 11.9%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian3428
 17.6%
Hispanic208270
 29.8%
Pacific Islander00
White503399
 20.7%
Two or More Races4363
 46.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona School For The Arts

In the 2022-23 school year, 814 students attended Arizona School For The Arts.

Yes. Arizona School For The Arts ranks in the top 8.9% of Arizona high schools.

Students at Arizona School For The Arts are 49% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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