Is South Ridge High School a good school?

South Ridge High School ranks 178 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended South Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Ridge High School?

Students at South Ridge High School are 89% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% White.

South Ridge High School

Summary:

South Ridge High School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 408 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the American Charter Schools Foundation district and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Ridge High School faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance and student outcomes. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with only 34% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 19% proficient in Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 91.5% to a low of 80.7%, which is lower than the state average and some nearby schools. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in its dropout rate, from 0.3% to 4.9%, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

While South Ridge High School's performance is generally lower than the state average, it is comparable to some nearby schools, such as Tolleson Union High School and Trevor Browne High School, which also serve predominantly Hispanic and low-income student populations. However, the school lags behind the high-performing University High School, which is also in the nearby Tolleson Union High School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1122 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043-4417

(623) 247-0106

District: American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,321

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.5%

African American:

4.7%

White:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Ridge High School ranks worse than 68.7% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Ridge 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 (89.5%), African American (4.7%), White (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Ridge High School is $10,321.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Ridge High School 178^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See South Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R:

SchoolDigger ranks American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R 221^st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	60.51	169^th	395	57.2%
2010	74.85	101^st	403	74.9%
2011	67.86	139^th	397	65.0%
2012	80.85	80^th	471	83.0%
2013	77.33	101^st	491	79.4%
2014	79.32	81^st	394	79.4%
2015	31.46	162^nd	261	37.9%
2016	33.92	217^th	406	46.6%
2017	44.03	170^th	416	59.1%
2018	40.72	190^th	420	54.8%
2019	28.84	188^th	285	34.0%
2021	41.45	249^th	509	51.1%
2022	29.36	273^rd	464	41.2%
2023	37.45	259^th	469	44.8%
2024	27.70	178^th	259	31.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Ridge 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 South Ridge 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%
2022	55.58	27^th	258	89.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Ridge 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%
2022	57.46	75^th	380	80.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	58.54	70^th	253	72.3%
2022	30.04	107^th	168	36.3%
2023	45.96	167^th	347	51.9%
2024	41.59	96^th	168	42.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.10	69^th	168	58.9%

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Rank History for Female students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.00	167^th	354	52.8%
2019	29.45	163^rd	247	34.0%
2021	36.75	276^th	492	43.9%
2022	22.36	326^th	456	28.5%
2023	27.41	290^th	406	28.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.69	168^th	370	54.6%
2019	30.95	149^th	238	37.4%
2021	45.30	223^rd	492	54.7%
2022	38.86	207^th	455	54.5%
2023	42.39	220^th	429	48.7%
2024	24.83	143^rd	207	30.9%

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Rank History for African American students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.41	35^th	306	88.6%
2022	89.25	18^th	301	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.08	96^th	311	69.1%
2019	41.67	85^th	183	53.6%
2021	44.76	218^th	479	54.5%
2022	30.30	273^rd	441	38.1%
2023	45.05	184^th	379	51.5%
2024	42.13	91^st	164	44.5%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.68	14^th	94	85.1%
2022	57.62	34^th	129	73.6%

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Rank History for White students at South Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	43.26	251^st	448	44.0%
2022	60.84	123^rd	409	69.9%
2023	33.11	253^rd	371	31.8%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

by a student
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

I wasn’t here for the long time but the time I was there I had a great time. This school when it comes to education they really mean it. It’s truly a college prep school and makes kids truly dedicate themselves to their futures but as well maintaining a fun time. The school atmosphere is absolutely great I made friends quickly and easily there. Yes, it’s a very small school but the principal tries to make it fun with what they got. Though, the school changes classes every quarter so they tend to at a faster pace requiring great dedication. Besides it’s small space and lack of resources this school isn’t bad and would recommend. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 20, 2015

This school is very good and real wants there students to succeed. I have seen how my child is set forth in her school and grades. I really recommend this school for there academic. They are small in sports area but other wise it is a well recommended school. Thank you South Ridge for everything two of my own will graduate very soon this year and in the next two years. Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	52	22	3	243	2	n/a	n/a	322
2008	58	30	4	234	3	n/a	n/a	329
2009	57	44	8	293	4	n/a	n/a	406
2010	63	51	5	295	6	n/a	n/a	420
2011	52	51	3	317	4	2	3	432
2012	51	41	10	330	4	2	3	441
2013	56	35	9	346	5	1	2	454
2014	55	32	6	351	6	1	2	453
2015	43	41	8	344	5	1	3	445
2016	29	51	8	349	3	2	3	445
2017	25	40	10	348	2	5	3	433
2018	11	34	8	330	3	6	4	396
2019	15	29	6	364	2	7	4	427
2020	14	27	2	368	3	4	3	421
2021	11	21	1	341	4	6	3	387
2022	14	27	1	384	1	4	3	434
2023	15	19	0	365	4	3	2	408

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 South Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	322	n/a	n/a	59.9
2008	329	n/a	n/a	62.6
2009	406	n/a	n/a	73.2
2010	420	n/a	n/a	73.1
2011	432	n/a	n/a	82.6
2012	441	n/a	n/a	84.4
2013	454	n/a	n/a	81.7
2014	453	n/a	n/a	79.2
2015	445	n/a	n/a	85.4
2016	445	n/a	n/a	81.1
2017	433	n/a	n/a	84.1
2018	396	n/a	n/a	83.8
2019	427	n/a	n/a	84.8
2020	421	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	387	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	434	n/a	n/a	20.5
2023	408	n/a	n/a	69.6

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 South Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	322	n/a	n/a	59.9
2008	329	n/a	n/a	62.6
2009	406	n/a	n/a	73.2
2010	420	n/a	n/a	73.1
2011	432	n/a	n/a	82.6
2012	441	n/a	n/a	84.4
2013	454	n/a	n/a	81.7
2014	453	n/a	n/a	79.2
2015	445	n/a	n/a	85.4
2016	445	n/a	n/a	81.1
2017	433	n/a	n/a	84.1
2018	396	n/a	n/a	83.8
2019	427	n/a	n/a	84.8
2020	421	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	387	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	434	n/a	n/a	20.5
2023	408	n/a	n/a	69.6

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 South Ridge High School

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	$838 (9.5%)	$327 (3.7%)	$2,004 (22.8%)	$3,925 (44.6%)	$3,717 (42.2%)	$7,642 (86.8%)	$8,808
2020	$592 (6.6%)	$566 (6.3%)	$1,749 (19.4%)	$3,974 (44.0%)	$3,906 (43.2%)	$7,880 (87.2%)	$9,038
2021	$1,142 (11.4%)	$1,818 (18.2%)	$4,102 (41.1%)	$3,736 (37.4%)	$3,292 (33.0%)	$7,028 (70.4%)	$9,989
2022	$1,047 (10.1%)	$1,460 (14.1%)	$3,555 (34.4%)	$4,158 (40.3%)	$3,655 (35.4%)	$7,813 (75.7%)	$10,320

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 259^th of 469 High schools	10.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	427	408	4.4%
African American	29	19	34.5%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	364	365	0.3%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	15	15
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.8%	69.6%	15.2%

Schools Near South Ridge 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
South Ridge High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1122 S 67th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 247-0106	408			69.6%	15 (3.7%)	19 (4.7%)	365 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	27.7	178^th of 259 public high schools	31.3%		37.4	259^th of 469 public high schools	44.8%	81	34.0	19.0	$10,321	$1,047	$1,460	$3,555	$4,158	$3,655	$7,813
Hope High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7620 W Lower Buckeye Rd Ste 10	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Blueprint Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-8013	141				8 (5.7%)	28 (19.9%)	97 (68.8%)	2 (1.4%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Midtown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7318 W Lynwood St	Phoenix	85035	Maricopa County	Vista Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 963-8682	7				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Precision Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7318 W Lynwood St	Phoenix	85035	Maricopa County	Avondale Learning dba Precision Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 936-8682	66				1 (1.5%)	5 (7.6%)	60 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Maricopa Institute of Technology	Public, Charter	9-12	3900 S 55th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Estrella Educational Foundation	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 477-2780	373			58.7%	31 (8.3%)	56 (15.0%)	264 (70.8%)	15 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	75.6	58^th of 259 public high schools	77.6%		67.6	127^th of 469 public high schools	72.9%	69	65.0	44.0		$00			$00
MIT STEM2 Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3900 S 55th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Estrella Educational Foundation	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(480) 206-9357	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southwest Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4301 W Fillmore St	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Southwest Leadership Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 265-2000	200			69.0%	4 (2.0%)	21 (10.5%)	170 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Trevor Browne High School	Public	9-12	7402 W Catalina Dr	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-8500	2,921	146	20.0	87.9%	68 (2.3%)	136 (4.7%)	2,653 (90.8%)	16 (0.5%)	26 (0.9%)	6 (0.2%)	16 (0.5%)	10.7	242^nd of 259 public high schools	6.6%		22.8	353^rd of 469 public high schools	24.7%	111	15.0	11.0	$8,560	$696	$179	$1,572	$7,076	$608	$7,684
University High School	Public	9-12	9419 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-4380	379	17	22.2		31 (8.2%)	42 (11.1%)	240 (63.3%)	53 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	98.8	7^th of 259 public high schools	97.3%		96.7	23^rd of 469 public high schools	95.1%	16	91.0	82.0	$8,747	$1,175	$688	$3,039	$5,972	$912	$6,884
Tolleson Union High School	Public	9-12	9419 W Van Buren St	Tolleson	85353	Maricopa County	Tolleson Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 478-4200	2,256	98	23.0	55.0%	78 (3.5%)	214 (9.5%)	1,861 (82.5%)	29 (1.3%)	27 (1.2%)	8 (0.4%)	39 (1.7%)	15.4	226^th of 259 public high schools	12.7%		30.8	296^th of 469 public high schools	36.9%	70	18.0	17.0	$10,168	$1,201	$697	$3,098	$7,113	$1,158	$8,271

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