Accelerated Learning Center

Summary:

Accelerated Learning Center is a public charter high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Accelerated Learning Center Inc. district, which is ranked 356 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Accelerated Learning Center faces significant challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 18% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. In Mathematics, only 15% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32%. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning decline in its four-year graduation rate, dropping from 93.5% in 2018-2019 to 62.3% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the nearby Chaparral High School (95.7%) and Horizon High School (94.2%).

Further analysis reveals that Accelerated Learning Center's student population is predominantly White, which is not reflective of the racial diversity in the surrounding area. This raises questions about the school's ability to address the needs of a diverse student body and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The school's spending per student ($7,349 in 2018-2019) is also lower than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep ($9,492 in 2018-2019) and BASIS Phoenix ($8,066 in 2021-2022), which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4105 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028-3525

(602) 485-0309

District: Accelerated Learning Center Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

17.6%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.8%

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Performance Trends

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Accelerated Learning Center 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

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Rank History for Accelerated Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	69.37	132^nd	395	66.6%
2010	59.71	166^th	403	58.8%
2011	34.05	260^th	397	34.5%
2012	51.44	236^th	471	49.9%
2013	33.34	330^th	491	32.8%
2014	58.02	180^th	394	54.3%
2015	33.99	150^th	261	42.5%
2016	41.83	183^rd	406	54.9%
2017	27.95	262^nd	416	37.0%
2018	23.47	289^th	420	31.2%
2021	22.34	390^th	509	23.4%
2022	28.52	280^th	464	39.7%
2023	30.09	305^th	469	35.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	27.73	378^th	380	0.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.10	238^th	354	32.8%
2021	20.04	391^st	492	20.5%
2022	20.98	335^th	456	26.5%
2023	28.91	285^th	406	29.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	19.26	290^th	370	21.6%
2021	23.57	372^nd	492	24.4%
2022	36.06	231^st	455	49.2%
2023	23.95	312^th	429	27.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.29	313^th	479	34.7%
2022	60.36	110^th	441	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Accelerated Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	11.46	271^st	291	6.9%
2021	17.69	356^th	448	20.5%
2022	16.70	331^st	409	19.1%
2023	14.90	317^th	371	14.6%

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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 Accelerated Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	96	2	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	107
1999	126	5	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	144
2000	144	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	156
2001	153	4	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	176
2002	239	1	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	251
2003	239	1	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	251
2004	283	0	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	300
2005	277	0	2	17	5	n/a	n/a	301
2006	233	1	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	265
2007	235	2	5	31	3	n/a	n/a	276
2008	222	5	2	26	3	n/a	n/a	258
2009	217	1	2	16	4	n/a	n/a	240
2010	223	1	1	12	5	n/a	n/a	242
2011	209	2	0	17	0	0	0	228
2012	193	1	2	14	0	0	1	211
2013	177	0	1	15	0	1	3	197
2014	139	1	0	24	0	0	2	166
2015	175	1	2	19	0	0	1	198
2016	154	1	1	34	7	0	7	204
2017	159	2	1	19	2	0	0	183
2018	130	5	1	25	2	0	3	166
2019	135	4	1	32	3	1	3	179
2020	131	5	0	21	2	0	9	168
2021	126	3	2	28	1	1	7	168
2022	112	1	0	29	1	0	8	151
2023	111	7	0	27	2	0	6	153

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 Accelerated Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	107	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	144	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	156	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	176	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	251	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	251	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	265	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	276	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	258	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	240	n/a	n/a	2.1
2010	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	228	n/a	n/a	0
2012	211	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	197	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	198	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	204	n/a	n/a	1.5
2017	183	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	179	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	168	n/a	n/a	1.8
2021	168	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	153	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 Accelerated Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	107	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	144	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	156	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	176	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	251	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	251	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	265	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	276	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	258	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	240	n/a	n/a	2.1
2010	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	228	n/a	n/a	0
2012	211	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	197	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	198	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	204	n/a	n/a	1.5
2017	183	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	166	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	179	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	168	n/a	n/a	1.8
2021	168	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	151	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	153	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 Accelerated Learning Center

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	$00 (0.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$5,005 (68.1%)	$2,344 (31.9%)	$7,349 (100.0%)	$7,349

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Accelerated Learning Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	153	14.5%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	32	27	15.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	135	111	17.8%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%

Schools Near Accelerated Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (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	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 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
Accelerated Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	4105 E Shea Blvd	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	Accelerated Learning Center Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 485-0309	153				111 (72.5%)	7 (4.6%)	27 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
BASIS Phoenix	Public, Charter	5-12	11850 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 595-9870	744				169 (22.7%)	21 (2.8%)	59 (7.9%)	469 (63.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	99.8	4^th of 270 public high schools	98.5%		100	1^st of 469 public high schools	99.8%	3	86.0	86.0	87.0	97.0	79.0	87.0	90.0	98.0	84.0	93.0	$8,066	$121	$18	$260	$4,729	$3,197	$7,927
Shadow Mountain High School	Public	8-12	2902 E Shea Blvd	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-3000	1,109	76	14.6	27.9%	625 (56.4%)	37 (3.3%)	363 (32.7%)	17 (1.5%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (4.6%)	52.9	111^th of 270 public high schools	58.9%		70.1	120^th of 469 public high schools	74.4%	9				53.0				41.0		19.0	$9,427	$497	$309	$1,302	$7,851	$770	$8,621
West-MEC - Shadow Mountain High School	Public	9-12	2902 E Shea Blvd	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-3000	5				2 (40.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	14100 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	North Phoenix Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 996-4355	522				296 (56.7%)	16 (3.1%)	116 (22.2%)	61 (11.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.6%)	89.9	24^th of 270 public high schools	91.1%		92.6	31^st of 469 public high schools	93.4%	7	54.0	82.0	72.0	67.0	40.0	63.0	54.0	73.0	44.0	49.0		$00			$00
Chaparral High School	Public	9-12	6935 E Gold Dust Ave	Scottsdale	85253	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-6500	2,038	90	22.5	5.9%	1,545 (75.8%)	53 (2.6%)	223 (10.9%)	137 (6.7%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	66 (3.2%)	76.3	55^th of 270 public high schools	79.6%		79.6	77^th of 469 public high schools	83.6%	22				70.0				61.0		29.0	$5,935	$00	$14	$14	$5,098	$823	$5,922
EVIT - Chaparral High School	Public	9-12	6935 E Gold Dust Ave	Scottsdale	85253	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-6500	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
West-MEC - Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5601 E Greenway Rd	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6000	13				11 (84.6%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Horizon High School	Public	7-12	5601 E Greenway Rd	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6000	1,905	84	22.7	7.0%	1,412 (74.1%)	38 (2.0%)	275 (14.4%)	45 (2.4%)	17 (0.9%)	8 (0.4%)	110 (5.8%)	70.9	62^nd of 270 public high schools	77.0%		87.8	46^th of 469 public high schools	90.2%	16			93.0	66.0				55.0	86.0	26.0	$6,028	$174	$129	$477	$5,187	$537	$5,724
Crestview College Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2616 E Greenway Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Crestvi	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 765-9555	246			63.8%	21 (8.5%)	21 (8.5%)	190 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)											$13,880	$2,382	$1,558	$6,322	$4,740	$5,200	$9,940

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What is the racial makeup of Accelerated Learning Center?

Students at Accelerated Learning Center are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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How many students attend Accelerated Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Accelerated Learning Center.

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