Student Choice High School

Summary:

Student Choice High School is a public charter high school located in Tempe, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,811. Despite its diverse student body, the school has consistently underperformed compared to other high schools in the state, ranking among the lowest-performing schools in Arizona.

Over the past decade, Student Choice High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools, with its ranking ranging from 277 out of 394 schools in 2013-2014 to 461 out of 469 schools in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate has steadily declined from 22.1% in 2019-2020 to just 33.7% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Tempe High School (83.2%) and International Commerce High School - Tempe (65.0%). Correspondingly, Student Choice High School has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 14.0% in 2020-2021 to 19.9% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the state average and the nearby schools mentioned.

The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 3-5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in science, English language arts, and mathematics, compared to state averages of 22-40%. This underperformance is consistent across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 372 out of 379 Arizona high schools for Hispanic students and 362 out of 371 for White students. The school's diverse student population, which is predominantly Hispanic (67.81%), with significant percentages of White (17.17%) and African American (10.27%) students, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1833 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281-1563

(623) 242-0689

District: GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,926

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 1,811

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.8%

White:

17.2%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Student Choice High School 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 12.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Student Choice High School 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: Hispanic (67.8%), White (17.2%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Student Choice High School is $2,926.

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Rank History for Student Choice High School

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Rank History for all students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	35.15	251^st	395	36.5%
2010	9.69	376^th	403	6.7%
2011	11.29	354^th	397	10.8%
2012	19.30	383^rd	471	18.7%
2013	16.48	419^th	491	14.7%
2014	31.37	277^th	394	29.7%
2016	17.15	332^nd	406	18.2%
2017	21.88	298^th	416	28.4%
2018	13.76	376^th	420	10.5%
2021	29.02	324^th	509	36.3%
2023	12.05	461^st	469	1.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Student Choice High School

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 Student Choice High School

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

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Rank History for Special Education students at Student Choice High School

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

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Rank History for Female students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.89	384^th	492	22.0%
2023	11.92	391^st	406	3.7%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.81	64^th	102	37.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.27	272^nd	492	44.7%
2023	8.83	426^th	429	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.04	202^nd	306	34.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.10	236^th	479	50.7%
2023	11.96	372^nd	379	1.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.21	41^st	94	56.4%

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Rank History for White students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.23	344^th	448	23.2%
2023	5.26	362^nd	371	2.4%

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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 Student Choice High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2002	78	4	0	20	11	n/a	n/a	113
2003	78	4	0	20	11	n/a	n/a	113
2004	79	1	3	25	23	n/a	n/a	131
2005	74	4	1	28	19	n/a	n/a	126
2006	75	8	1	22	14	n/a	n/a	120
2007	71	4	2	27	14	n/a	n/a	118
2008	65	8	2	24	16	n/a	n/a	115
2009	56	3	3	31	13	n/a	n/a	106
2010	52	17	1	40	13	n/a	n/a	123
2011	43	6	2	67	9	0	0	127
2012	35	6	3	68	11	1	0	124
2013	35	10	0	81	8	0	0	134
2014	38	9	0	64	9	3	2	125
2015	43	5	1	72	7	0	2	130
2016	33	7	0	67	8	2	1	118
2017	79	74	1	299	26	1	9	489
2018	166	132	3	566	43	1	11	922
2019	205	128	3	778	50	1	26	1191
2020	288	149	6	1089	48	2	43	1625
2021	210	137	6	964	46	2	21	1386
2022	285	177	16	1177	50	2	8	1715
2023	311	186	14	1228	62	5	5	1811

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 Student Choice High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	131	n/a	n/a	38.2
2005	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	115	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	106	n/a	n/a	3.8
2010	123	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	127	n/a	n/a	0
2012	124	n/a	n/a	0
2013	134	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	125	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	118	n/a	n/a	2.5
2017	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	922	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	1191	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	1625	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	1386	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1715	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1811	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 Student Choice High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	0	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	131	n/a	n/a	38.2
2005	126	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	115	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	106	n/a	n/a	3.8
2010	123	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	127	n/a	n/a	0
2012	124	n/a	n/a	0
2013	134	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	125	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	118	n/a	n/a	2.5
2017	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	922	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	1191	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	1625	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	1386	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1715	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1811	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 Student Choice High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,997
2021	$7,733
2022	$2,926

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1191	1811	52.1%
African American	128	186	45.3%
American Indian	50	62	24%
Asian	3	14	366.7%
Hispanic	778	1228	57.8%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	205	311	51.7%
Two or More Races	26	5	80.8%

Schools Near Student Choice High School

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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 11th 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
Student Choice High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1833 N Scottsdale Rd	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 242-0689	1,811				311 (17.2%)	186 (10.3%)	1,228 (67.8%)	14 (0.8%)	62 (3.4%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)								(n/a)			$2,926	$00			$1,903	$1,022	$2,926
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast	Public, Charter	9-12	1290 N. Scottsdale Road STE 13	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 485-9872	98				17 (17.3%)	13 (13.3%)	50 (51.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(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
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
New School for the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	1216 E Apache Blvd	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	New School For The Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 252-5414	203				122 (60.1%)	8 (3.9%)	47 (23.2%)	3 (1.5%)	7 (3.4%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.4%)	52.5	115^th of 259 public high schools	55.6%		74.8	98^th of 469 public high schools	79.1%	17	45.0	36.0		$00			$00
International Commerce High School - Tempe	Public, Charter	9-12	1105 E Broadway Rd	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 317-5900	253				33 (13.0%)	24 (9.5%)	163 (64.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.5%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1105 E Broadway Rd	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 317-5900	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$1,032,242	$129,635	$12,750	$272,020	$500,258	$389,599	$889,857
Tempe High School	Public	9-12	1730 S Mill Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 967-1661	1,584	80	19.8	50.9%	110 (6.9%)	191 (12.1%)	1,133 (71.5%)	17 (1.1%)	58 (3.7%)	32 (2.0%)	43 (2.7%)	24.3	189^th of 259 public high schools	27.0%		41.5	236^th of 469 public high schools	49.7%	47	27.0	22.0	$8,594	$465	$405	$1,334	$7,077	$648	$7,724
EVIT - Tempe High School	Public	9-12	1730 S Mill Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
The Excel Center - Papago	Public, Charter	9-12	4837 E McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Arizona Goodwill Education Services	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 535-4401	12				4 (33.3%)	1 (8.3%)	7 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Student Choice High School

What is the racial makeup of Student Choice High School?

Students at Student Choice High School are 68% Hispanic, 17% White, 10% African American, 3% American Indian.

What district is Student Choice High School in?

GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School

How many students attend Student Choice High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,811 students attended Student Choice High School.

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