AAEC - Paradise Valley

Summary:

AAEC - Paradise Valley is a high-performing public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 316 students in grades 9-12. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic outcomes that set it apart from many nearby institutions.

AAEC - Paradise Valley's students excel academically, with 74% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65% proficient or better in Mathematics for 11th grade, far surpassing the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. The school also boasts an impressive 34% proficiency rate on the AzSCI science assessment, compared to the state average of 22%. Additionally, AAEC - Paradise Valley maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.6% to 98.2% over the past five years, and a remarkably low dropout rate of 0.0% to 0.9% during the same period.

When compared to nearby schools, AAEC - Paradise Valley's performance is particularly noteworthy. The school significantly outperforms the nearby North Canyon High School, which is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District and ranks much lower. In contrast, Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep, another nearby charter school, performs at a similar high level as AAEC - Paradise Valley.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3775 E Union Hills Dr
       Phoenix, AZ  85050-3214


(602) 569-1101

District: Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 259 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Compare Details AAEC - Paradise Valley ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at AAEC - Paradise Valley 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

AAEC - Paradise Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks AAEC - Paradise Valley 22nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See AAEC - Paradise Valley in the ranking list.)

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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. 33rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for AAEC - Paradise Valley

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Rank History for all students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.94 29th 395 92.7%
2010 93.21 23rd 403 94.3%
2011 90.78 36th 397 90.9%
2012 91.97 21st 471 95.5%
2013 90.79 28th 491 94.3%
2014 88.06 35th 394 91.1%
2015 80.88 32nd 261 87.7%
2016 86.39 39th 406 90.4%
2017 82.17 45th 416 89.2%
2018 85.34 29th 420 93.1%
2019 75.67 37th 285 87.0%
2021 85.54 62nd 509 87.8%
2022 89.14 40th 464 91.4%
2023 87.07 48th 469 89.8%
2024 92.55 22nd 259 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.24 66th 374 82.4%
2022 76.96 59th 282 79.1%
2023 75.60 26th 199 86.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 93.29 6th 380 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.90 8th 253 96.8%
2023 69.98 70th 347 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.33 42nd 354 88.1%
2019 70.63 53rd 247 78.5%
2021 87.99 53rd 492 89.2%
2022 91.48 28th 456 93.9%
2023 81.76 56th 406 86.2%
2024 90.76 21st 193 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.25 28th 370 92.4%
2019 82.67 28th 238 88.2%
2021 71.44 103rd 492 79.1%
2022 79.16 73rd 455 84.0%
2023 93.42 26th 429 93.9%
2024 90.44 20th 207 90.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 67.36 74th 238 68.9%
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Rank History for African American students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 27th 311 91.3%
2021 93.03 28th 479 94.2%
2022 89.17 38th 441 91.4%
2023 62.49 105th 379 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at AAEC - Paradise Valley

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.51 41st 291 85.9%
2019 70.50 38th 217 82.5%
2021 76.07 86th 448 80.8%
2022 82.19 42nd 409 89.7%
2023 78.33 55th 371 85.2%
2024 85.42 26th 174 85.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for AAEC - Paradise Valley

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 45 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 95 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 95 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 201 4 1 19 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 207 3 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 211 3 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 210 0 1 15 6 n/a n/a 0 232
2008 213 4 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 250 3 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 274 5 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2011 254 2 6 17 4 0 0 0 283
2012 239 4 6 16 1 2 3 0 271
2013 254 3 7 31 2 2 1 0 300
2014 297 7 7 29 3 2 2 0 347
2015 319 12 6 39 6 2 2 0 386
2016 325 14 11 45 3 2 6 0 406
2017 297 14 16 49 0 2 5 0 383
2018 239 10 12 47 1 1 3 0 313
2019 254 12 12 50 1 2 5 0 336
2020 229 9 11 47 1 1 10 0 308
2021 248 8 4 55 2 0 7 0 324
2022 230 7 8 62 1 0 14 0 322
2023 230 5 13 53 1 0 14 0 316

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 AAEC - Paradise Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 47 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 69 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 100 n/a n/a n/a
2003 100 n/a n/a n/a
2004 228 n/a n/a 3.5
2005 228 n/a n/a 2.2
2006 233 n/a n/a n/a
2007 232 n/a n/a n/a
2008 237 n/a n/a n/a
2009 273 n/a n/a n/a
2010 300 n/a n/a 0.3
2011 283 n/a n/a 0
2012 271 n/a n/a 19.6
2013 300 n/a n/a 27.3
2014 347 n/a n/a 26.5
2015 386 n/a n/a n/a
2016 406 n/a n/a 20.4
2017 383 n/a n/a 9.1
2018 313 n/a n/a n/a
2019 336 n/a n/a n/a
2020 308 n/a n/a 1
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 322 n/a n/a n/a
2023 316 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 AAEC - Paradise Valley

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 47 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 69 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 100 n/a n/a n/a
2003 100 n/a n/a n/a
2004 228 n/a n/a 3.5
2005 228 n/a n/a 2.2
2006 233 n/a n/a n/a
2007 232 n/a n/a n/a
2008 237 n/a n/a n/a
2009 273 n/a n/a n/a
2010 300 n/a n/a 0.3
2011 283 n/a n/a 0
2012 271 n/a n/a 19.6
2013 300 n/a n/a 27.3
2014 347 n/a n/a 26.5
2015 386 n/a n/a n/a
2016 406 n/a n/a 20.4
2017 383 n/a n/a 9.1
2018 313 n/a n/a n/a
2019 336 n/a n/a n/a
2020 308 n/a n/a 1
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 322 n/a n/a n/a
2023 316 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for AAEC - Paradise Valley

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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 $122 (1.9%) $34 (0.5%) $278 (4.3%) $5,141 (79.9%) $1,141 (17.7%) $6,282 (97.6%) $6,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on AAEC - Paradise Valley

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 285 High schoolsRanks 48th of 469 High schools
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336316
 6%
African American125
 58.3%
American Indian11
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic5053
 6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White254230
 9.4%
Two or More Races514
 180%


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Frequently Asked Questions about AAEC - Paradise Valley

Yes. AAEC - Paradise Valley ranks in the top 8.5% of Arizona high schools.

Students at AAEC - Paradise Valley are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended AAEC - Paradise Valley.


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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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