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South Pointe High School

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South Pointe High School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 555 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the American Charter Schools Foundation district, which is ranked 288 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Pointe High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools, with only 10% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 27.4% to 50.0% over the past few years, and correspondingly high dropout rates, ranging from 14.7% to 28.3%. However, the school performs better for Native American and English Language Learner students, ranking in the top half and top 5%, respectively, for these subgroups.

In comparison, the nearby Cesar Chavez High School, which is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, has higher graduation rates (85.7%), lower dropout rates (3.1%), and better academic performance on state assessments. Despite South Pointe High School's poor academic outcomes, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,668 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational model and support systems.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 8325 S Central Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85042-6576

(602) 243-0600

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,668 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.7%
African American:
19.8%
American Indian:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details South Pointe High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Pointe High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.7%), African American (19.8%), American Indian (5.9%). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Pointe High School is $10,668.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Pointe High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Pointe High School 270th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See South Pointe High School in the ranking list.)

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

SchoolDigger ranks American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South P 297th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Pointe High School

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Rank History for all students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 13.78 356th 395 9.9%
2010 14.03 346th 403 14.1%
2011 20.99 312th 397 21.4%
2012 25.82 353rd 471 25.1%
2013 20.00 398th 491 18.9%
2014 7.06 365th 394 7.4%
2016 10.12 403rd 406 0.7%
2017 20.08 314th 416 24.5%
2018 19.01 325th 420 22.6%
2019 11.85 272nd 285 4.6%
2021 20.01 414th 509 18.7%
2022 18.93 361st 464 22.2%
2023 14.49 425th 469 9.4%
2024 7.31 270th 270 0.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.48 12th 312 96.2%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.03 202nd 253 20.2%
2023 15.10 318th 347 8.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 9th 26 65.4%
2021 37.28 67th 168 60.1%
2022 63.87 31st 150 79.3%
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Rank History for Female students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.98 300th 354 15.3%
2021 18.68 396th 492 19.5%
2022 17.77 363rd 456 20.4%
2023 12.07 389th 406 4.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.69 282nd 370 23.8%
2021 22.33 382nd 492 22.4%
2022 23.08 320th 455 29.7%
2023 12.15 409th 429 4.7%
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Rank History for African American students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 91st 122 25.4%
2021 27.68 200th 306 34.6%
2022 34.08 174th 301 42.2%
2023 13.49 191st 201 5.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.49 230th 311 26.0%
2019 25.38 131st 183 28.4%
2021 24.33 359th 479 25.1%
2022 23.19 322nd 441 27.0%
2023 14.14 353rd 379 6.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.19 63rd 256 75.4%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at South Pointe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Pointe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 36 96 2 340 10 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 41 133 2 475 19 n/a n/a 0 670
2006 42 159 2 482 14 n/a n/a 0 699
2007 28 160 3 416 10 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 29 142 2 452 9 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 30 171 4 429 6 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 25 164 5 484 15 n/a n/a 0 693
2011 17 129 1 419 13 3 10 0 592
2012 15 104 2 357 20 2 13 0 513
2013 10 111 2 381 24 1 6 0 535
2014 8 94 3 311 24 0 7 0 447
2015 5 119 2 335 25 0 13 0 499
2016 15 119 1 317 17 0 13 0 482
2017 10 106 2 307 8 1 6 0 440
2018 17 129 0 331 13 0 8 0 498
2019 9 118 0 338 24 1 6 0 496
2020 22 127 0 395 25 1 9 0 579
2021 10 115 0 335 24 2 3 0 489
2022 21 113 1 331 20 3 4 0 493
2023 13 115 4 387 28 2 6 0 555
2024 18 118 3 416 35 1 6 0 597

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 Pointe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 484 n/a n/a 99.4
2005 670 n/a n/a 99.6
2006 699 n/a n/a 94.7
2007 617 n/a n/a 53.8
2008 634 n/a n/a 67.7
2009 640 n/a n/a 76.6
2010 693 n/a n/a 82.4
2011 592 n/a n/a 86.7
2012 513 n/a n/a 93.4
2013 535 n/a n/a 88.6
2014 447 n/a n/a 87.9
2015 499 n/a n/a 0
2016 482 n/a n/a 99.4
2017 440 n/a n/a 99.3
2018 498 n/a n/a 89.8
2019 496 n/a n/a 89.7
2020 579 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 489 n/a n/a n/a
2022 493 n/a n/a 47.3
2023 555 n/a n/a 43.6
2024 597 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 South Pointe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 484 n/a n/a 99.4
2005 670 n/a n/a 99.6
2006 699 n/a n/a 94.7
2007 617 n/a n/a 53.8
2008 634 n/a n/a 67.7
2009 640 n/a n/a 76.6
2010 693 n/a n/a 82.4
2011 592 n/a n/a 86.7
2012 513 n/a n/a 93.4
2013 535 n/a n/a 88.6
2014 447 n/a n/a 87.9
2015 499 n/a n/a 0
2016 482 n/a n/a 99.4
2017 440 n/a n/a 99.3
2018 498 n/a n/a 89.8
2019 496 n/a n/a 89.7
2020 579 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 489 n/a n/a n/a
2022 493 n/a n/a 47.3
2023 555 n/a n/a 43.6
2024 597 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Pointe High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $873 (10.0%) $100 (1.1%) $1,847 (21.2%) $3,419 (39.3%) $4,306 (49.5%) $7,725 (88.8%) $8,699
2020 $757 (9.1%) $326 (3.9%) $1,840 (22.1%) $3,257 (39.1%) $3,982 (47.8%) $7,240 (87.0%) $8,323
2021 $1,101 (12.4%) $695 (7.8%) $2,898 (32.6%) $3,081 (34.7%) $4,005 (45.1%) $7,086 (79.8%) $8,882
2022 $1,556 (14.6%) $1,127 (10.6%) $4,240 (39.7%) $3,620 (33.9%) $4,365 (40.9%) $7,985 (74.9%) $10,668

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pointe High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 425th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students496555
 11.9%
African American118115
 2.5%
American Indian2428
 16.7%
Asian04
Hispanic338387
 14.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White913
 44.4%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%43.6%
 46.1%

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Students at South Pointe High School are 70% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% American Indian, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 597 students attended South Pointe High School.

South Pointe High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Arizona high schools.


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