Think Through Academy

Summary:

Think Through Academy is a small public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 45. The school has a unique demographic makeup, with Hispanic students making up the majority, followed by African American and White students.

While Think Through Academy's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates significantly lower than state averages in subjects like Science and Math, the school's struggles extend beyond test scores. The school has consistently low graduation rates, with only 41.7% of students graduating in 4 years, compared to 73.2% at nearby Carl Hayden High School and 98.3% at Metro Technical High School. Dropout rates at Think Through Academy are also alarmingly high, reaching 32.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the state and district averages.

The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than White students and female students performing poorly compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, Think Through Academy serves a high-needs population, with 86.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Alhambra High School (85.93%) and Phoenix Union High School District (89.97%). While the school's challenges are significant, further investigation into its specialized programs and the unique needs of its student population could provide valuable insights to support their success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3232 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017-5309

(623) 233-4523

District: Think Through Academy

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 45

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.1%

African American:

24.4%

White:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Think Through 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 29.98. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Think Through Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Think Through Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.1%), African American (24.4%), White (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Rank History for all students at Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.12	353^rd	509	30.6%
2023	29.98	308^th	469	34.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Think Through Academy

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 Think Through 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 Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2023	99.65	1^st	172	99.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.26	213^th	347	38.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Think Through Academy

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 Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.12	268^th	492	45.5%
2023	42.10	221^st	429	48.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Think Through Academy

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 Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.18	205^th	479	57.2%

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Rank History for White students at Think Through Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.42	362^nd	448	19.2%
2023	43.34	216^th	371	41.8%

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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

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Enrollment information for Think Through Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	13	14	0	37	0	0	2	66
2020	13	12	1	58	1	0	2	87
2021	10	17	0	37	0	0	0	64
2022	0	13	0	18	0	0	0	31
2023	8	11	1	23	0	1	1	45

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 Think Through Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	66	n/a	n/a	83.3
2020	87	n/a	n/a	72.4
2021	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	31	n/a	n/a	29
2023	45	n/a	n/a	86.7

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 Think Through Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	66	n/a	n/a	83.3
2020	87	n/a	n/a	72.4
2021	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	31	n/a	n/a	29
2023	45	n/a	n/a	86.7

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 Think Through 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	$871 (6.1%)	$3,270 (23.1%)	$5,013 (35.3%)	$00 (0.0%)	$10,044 (70.8%)	$10,044 (70.8%)	$14,185

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Think Through Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	66	45	31.8%
African American	14	11	21.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	37	23	37.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	13	8	38.5%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.3%	86.7%	3.3%

Schools Near Think Through Academy

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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
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
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%)	6.9	259^th of 259 public high schools	0.0%		18.4	389^th of 469 public high schools	17.1%	130	11.0	5.0	$3,471	$256	$03	$516	$3,158	$54	$3,211
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
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
Technical Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	3816 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Career Success Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 285-5525	300			35.0%	19 (6.3%)	46 (15.3%)	219 (73.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)			$4,995	$592	$633	$1,816	$2,771	$1,000	$3,770
Robert L. Duffy High School	Public, Charter	7-12	3816 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85017	Maricopa County	Career Success Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 393-4200	46			69.6%	2 (4.3%)	8 (17.4%)	33 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$36,879	$3,972	$4,628	$12,572	$13,114	$15,165	$28,279
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%)	7.9	254^th of 259 public high schools	1.9%		19.9	375^th of 469 public high schools	20.0%	121	12.0	7.0	$8,794	$938	$140	$2,016	$6,948	$768	$7,716
Metro Technical High School	Public	9-12	1900 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-8000	1,804	101	17.8	90.0%	29 (1.6%)	23 (1.3%)	1,735 (96.2%)	13 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.5	191^st of 259 public high schools	26.3%		45.3	217^th of 469 public high schools	53.7%	26	28.0	20.0	$10,631	$925	$233	$2,083	$8,117	$1,355	$9,472
Linda Abril Educational Academy	Public	10-12	3000 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0050	277	14	19.5	77.6%	5 (1.8%)	22 (7.9%)	232 (83.8%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)			$13,707	$1,410	$547	$3,368	$11,016	$733	$11,750

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Students at Think Through Academy are 51% Hispanic, 24% African American, 18% White, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 45 students attended Think Through Academy.

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