Student Choice High School

Summary:

Student Choice High School is a public charter high school located in Peoria, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 229 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly White (59.83%), followed by Hispanic (31%), African American (5.68%), Asian (2.62%), and Native American (0.87%).

Despite its diverse student population, Student Choice High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools in academic measures. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 11% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 10% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40% and 32%, respectively. The school's performance in Science was also significantly lower, with only 2% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 22%. Additionally, Student Choice High School has struggled with low graduation rates, with a four-year graduation rate of only 43.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby Liberty High School (97.1%) and Mountain Ridge High School (97.9%).

When compared to high-performing schools like BASIS Peoria, Liberty High School, and Mountain Ridge High School, Student Choice High School lags significantly in academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall school performance. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 249th out of 416 high schools in 2016-2017 to 402nd out of 469 high schools in 2022-2023, which may be attributed to the decrease in spending per student from $7,605 in 2018-2019 to $2,440 in 2021-2022.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

8194 W. Deer Valley Rd STE B10
Peoria, AZ 85382

(623) 242-2722

District: GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,440

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.4%

Hispanic:

31.9%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: NaN%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.46. (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: White (60.4%), Hispanic (31.9%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Student Choice High School is $2,440.

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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
2013	13.93	440^th	491	10.4%
2016	16.52	339^th	406	16.5%
2017	29.32	249^th	416	40.1%
2018	16.67	344^th	420	18.1%
2021	30.60	314^th	509	38.3%
2023	16.46	402^nd	469	14.3%

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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 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	42.58	240^th	492	51.2%
2023	18.45	339^th	406	16.5%

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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 Male students at Student Choice High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	19.94	286^th	370	22.7%
2021	23.57	372^nd	492	24.4%
2023	12.98	398^th	429	7.2%

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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	49.86	189^th	479	60.5%
2023	12.63	363^rd	379	4.2%

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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
2018	5.75	285^th	291	2.1%
2021	17.96	354^th	448	21.0%
2023	7.50	353^rd	371	4.9%

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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
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	10	1	0	2	0	0	0	13
2013	22	3	0	4	0	0	1	30
2014	42	4	0	13	1	0	0	60
2015	57	3	0	12	1	1	2	76
2016	51	3	0	10	3	1	3	71
2017	68	3	0	18	2	0	5	96
2018	78	3	1	40	2	2	5	131
2019	122	8	1	41	3	0	6	181
2020	52	1	0	20	2	0	2	77
2021	161	16	3	97	6	0	5	288
2022	146	16	5	63	3	0	2	235
2023	137	13	6	71	2	0	0	229
2024	142	11	5	75	2	0	0	235

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
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	60	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	96	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	229	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	235	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
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2012	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	60	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	76	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	71	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	96	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	181	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	235	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	229	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	235	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	$7,605
2021	$6,316
2022	$2,440

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Student Choice High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	229	26.5%
African American	8	13	62.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	41	71	73.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	137	12.3%
Two or More Races	6	0	100%

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)					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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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
Student Choice High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8194 W. Deer Valley Rd STE B10	Peoria	85382	Maricopa County	GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 242-2722	235				142 (60.4%)	11 (4.7%)	75 (31.9%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$2,440	$00			$1,902	$538	$2,440
West-MEC - Sunrise Mountain High School	Public	7-12	21200 N 83rd Ave	Peoria	85382	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 487-5125	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$00			$00
Sunrise Mountain High School	Public	7-12	21200 N 83rd Ave	Peoria	85382	Maricopa County	Peoria Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 487-5125	1,973	92	21.4		1,360 (68.9%)	52 (2.6%)	403 (20.4%)	61 (3.1%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	83 (4.2%)	67.1	74^th of 270 public high schools	72.6%		76.5	90^th of 469 public high schools	80.8%	16				93.0	57.0				86.0	49.0		93.0	30.0	$7,193	$72	$160	$304	$5,823	$1,138	$6,961
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1	Peoria	85383	Maricopa County	Glendale Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 889-0822	626				411 (65.7%)	15 (2.4%)	94 (15.0%)	65 (10.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.6%)	96.3	12^th of 270 public high schools	95.6%		98.9	15^th of 469 public high schools	96.8%	3		68.0	78.0	63.0	95.0		69.0	76.0	57.0	78.0		40.0	55.0		$00			$00
West-MEC - Liberty High School	Public	9-12	9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr	Peoria	85383	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 773-6525	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$00			$00
Liberty High School	Public	7-12	9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr	Peoria	85383	Maricopa County	Peoria Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 773-6525	2,562	115	22.2		1,775 (69.3%)	85 (3.3%)	461 (18.0%)	95 (3.7%)	11 (0.4%)	8 (0.3%)	127 (5.0%)	62	90^th of 270 public high schools	66.7%		72.8	108^th of 469 public high schools	77.0%	18					53.0					45.0			29.0	$6,370	$63	$78	$204	$5,279	$950	$6,229
Mountain Ridge High School	Public	7-12	22800 N 67th Ave	Glendale	85310	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 376-3000	2,787	120	23.3		1,817 (65.2%)	58 (2.1%)	392 (14.1%)	372 (13.3%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	137 (4.9%)	84.4	38^th of 270 public high schools	85.9%		88	45^th of 469 public high schools	90.4%	7					60.0					52.0			61.0	$4,989	$2,247	$30	$4,523	$2,325	$387	$2,712
West-MEC - Mountain Ridge High School	Public	9-12	22800 N 67th Ave	Glendale	85310	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 376-3000	3				2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$00			$00
EdOptions High School Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	6710 West Calle Lejos	Peoria	85383	Maricopa County	Educational Options Foundation	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(480) 621-3365	422				180 (42.7%)	14 (3.3%)	189 (44.8%)	9 (2.1%)	16 (3.8%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	11.7	257^th of 270 public high schools	4.8%		19.3	380^th of 469 public high schools	19.0%	123					11.0								11.0	$1,291	$202	$27	$431	$458	$605	$1,063
BASIS Peoria	Public, Charter	5-12	9902 W Yearling Rd	Peoria	85383	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 566-9100	1,007				151 (15.0%)	45 (4.5%)	63 (6.3%)	706 (70.1%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	33 (3.3%)	99.8	2^nd of 270 public high schools	99.3%		99.9	4^th of 469 public high schools	99.1%	2	65.0	75.0	91.0	93.0	98.0	73.0	78.0	95.0	97.0	98.0	54.0	79.0	91.0	$8,061	$207	$43	$457	$4,698	$3,113	$7,811

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GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School

What is the racial makeup of Student Choice High School?

Students at Student Choice High School are 60% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Student Choice High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Student Choice High School.

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