Southwest Leadership Academy

Summary:

Southwest Leadership Academy is a public charter high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 85%.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools on standardized tests, with only 7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 0% in math, and 4% in science, all significantly lower than the state averages. Southwest Leadership Academy also struggles with low graduation rates, reaching only 61% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to Maryvale High School at 76.2% and South Ridge High School at 89%. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, reaching as high as 15.5% in 2018-2019, much higher than the 4.4% and 4.9% rates at Maryvale High School and South Ridge High School, respectively.

The data suggests that Southwest Leadership Academy is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall school performance. The school's challenges appear to be multifaceted, with socioeconomic factors and a lack of improvement over time being key areas of concern. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school, Phoenix Union High School District, and community stakeholders to ensure students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4301 W Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85043-2908

(602) 265-2000

District: Southwest Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.0%

African American:

10.5%

American Indian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Leadership Academy 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 13.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwest Leadership Academy 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 (85%), African American (10.5%), American Indian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

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Rank History for Southwest Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	10.05	415^th	420	1.2%
2021	18.47	424^th	509	16.7%
2022	11.17	421^st	464	9.3%
2023	13.82	435^th	469	7.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Leadership Academy

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 Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.17	51^st	168	69.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	9.29	347^th	354	2.0%
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%
2022	12.05	395^th	456	13.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	8.94	369^th	370	0.3%
2021	34.59	281^st	492	42.9%
2022	12.10	402^nd	455	11.6%
2023	14.19	387^th	429	9.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	9.63	310^th	311	0.3%
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2022	14.66	380^th	441	13.8%
2023	14.09	354^th	379	6.6%

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Rank History for White students at Southwest Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.63	299^th	448	33.3%
2022	7.25	364^th	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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	41	8	0	254	1	0	1	305
2015	22	16	1	220	3	0	1	263
2016	24	26	0	304	6	0	8	368
2017	16	28	0	264	4	1	4	317
2018	8	24	0	278	6	1	4	321
2019	14	24	1	253	2	0	5	299
2020	7	23	2	277	3	0	6	318
2021	12	24	2	208	2	0	2	250
2022	13	19	2	210	3	0	1	248
2023	4	21	0	170	5	0	0	200

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 Southwest Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	305	n/a	n/a	92.5
2015	263	n/a	n/a	2.3
2016	368	n/a	n/a	50
2017	317	n/a	n/a	36.9
2018	321	n/a	n/a	67.9
2019	299	n/a	n/a	67.6
2020	318	n/a	n/a	67
2021	250	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	248	n/a	n/a	66.9
2023	200	n/a	n/a	69

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 Southwest Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	305	n/a	n/a	92.5
2015	263	n/a	n/a	2.3
2016	368	n/a	n/a	50
2017	317	n/a	n/a	36.9
2018	321	n/a	n/a	67.9
2019	299	n/a	n/a	67.6
2020	318	n/a	n/a	67
2021	250	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	248	n/a	n/a	66.9
2023	200	n/a	n/a	69

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 Southwest Leadership Academy

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	$610 (6.2%)	$89 (0.9%)	$1,310 (13.3%)	$5,792 (58.9%)	$3,343 (34.0%)	$9,136 (92.9%)	$9,836

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Leadership Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	200	33.1%
African American	24	21	12.5%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	253	170	32.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	4	71.4%
Two or More Races	5	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	69%	1.4%

Schools Near Southwest Leadership Academy

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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 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th 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
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
Carl Hayden High School	Public	9-12	3333 W Roosevelt St	Phoenix	85009	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-3000	2,217	115	19.2	93.0%	28 (1.3%)	86 (3.9%)	2,079 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.5%)	9	267^th of 270 public high schools	1.1%		19.9	375^th of 469 public high schools	20.0%	108	12.0	7.0	6.0	$8,794	$938	$140	$2,016	$6,948	$768	$7,716
West Phoenix High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3835 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85019	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. West Ph	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 269-1110	421			89.8%	11 (2.6%)	18 (4.3%)	379 (90.0%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$10,230	$1,147	$1,356	$3,650	$4,059	$3,668	$7,727
Phoenix Digital Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	3701 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85019	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 764-0860	960	30	31.5		48 (5.0%)	114 (11.9%)	743 (77.4%)	10 (1.0%)	25 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	17 (1.8%)	8	269^th of 270 public high schools	0.4%		18.4	389^th of 469 public high schools	17.1%	120	11.0	5.0	5.0	$3,471	$256	$03	$516	$3,158	$54	$3,211
Think Through Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3232 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Think Through Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 233-4523	45			86.7%	8 (17.8%)	11 (24.4%)	23 (51.1%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Arizona Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3161 N 33rd Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Pima Prevention Partnership	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 498-8200	117			96.6%	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.7%)	105 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Maryvale High School	Public	9-12	3415 N 59th Ave	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-2000	2,795	138	20.2	88.0%	63 (2.3%)	122 (4.4%)	2,549 (91.2%)	13 (0.5%)	23 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	22 (0.8%)	10.7	261^st of 270 public high schools	3.3%		19.3	380^th of 469 public high schools	19.0%	119	15.0	8.0	8.0	$8,484	$828	$173	$1,829	$6,912	$571	$7,483
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%)	27.2	184^th of 270 public high schools	31.9%		37.4	259^th of 469 public high schools	44.8%	75	34.0	19.0	17.0	$10,321	$1,047	$1,460	$3,555	$4,158	$3,655	$7,813
Bostrom Alternative Center	Public	9-12	3535 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-1700	289	28	10.1	91.7%	8 (2.8%)	40 (13.8%)	227 (78.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)				$19,197	$1,865	$725	$4,455	$15,269	$1,338	$16,607
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Leadership Academy

How many students attend Southwest Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Southwest Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Southwest Leadership Academy?

Students at Southwest Leadership Academy are 85% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% White.

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