Imagine Online Academy of Arizona is a public charter virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a relatively small student population of 79 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student body.
Imagine Online Academy ranks in the bottom third of Arizona elementary schools statewide, with particularly low rankings for its Hispanic and White student subgroups. The school's test scores are significantly below state and district averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, such as just 10% proficiency in 8th grade science compared to the state average of 27%. Additionally, the school has a high dropout rate of 4.9%, much higher than the state average. These struggles may be exacerbated by the school's district, Bell Canyon Charter School Inc, which is ranked 406 out of 540 districts in Arizona and rated just 1 out of 5 stars, indicating limited resources and funding.
Compared to nearby traditional public and charter schools, such as Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School, which ranks 116 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools, Imagine Online Academy's performance lags significantly. This suggests the virtual school model may be presenting additional challenges in effectively engaging and supporting its diverse student population. Addressing these issues will require a concerted effort to improve the school's resources, teaching practices, and support for students, particularly those from historically underserved backgrounds.
In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Imagine Online Academy of Arizona.
Students at Imagine Online Academy of Arizona are 42% Hispanic, 28% White, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
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