How many students attend pvONLINE?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended pvONLINE.

What is the racial makeup of pvONLINE?

Students at pvONLINE are 43% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

pvONLINE

Summary:

pvONLINE is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Paradise Valley Unified District in Phoenix, Arizona, with 359 students from diverse backgrounds.

While pvONLINE aims to provide an online education option, the school faces significant challenges. Its 4-year graduation rate has plummeted from 86.6% in 2018-2019 to just 36.9% in 2022-2023, much lower than the district average of 56% and the state average of 40%. Correspondingly, pvONLINE's dropout rates have increased from 4% to 9%, higher than the district and state averages. Academically, pvONLINE students perform well below their peers, with only 23% of 11th graders proficient in Math compared to 46% in the district and 32% statewide. The school's fluctuating per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratio of 13.4 may contribute to these struggles.

Interestingly, nearby alternative schools in the same district, such as Roadrunner School and Sweetwater Community School, also face academic challenges, despite having lower student-teacher ratios. In contrast, nearby Desert Heights Charter School and AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback generally outperform pvONLINE and the district on test scores, even with more disadvantaged student populations. These comparisons suggest that factors beyond student demographics may be contributing to pvONLINE's struggles, and exploring the practices of higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4441

(602) 449-2450

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,729

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.9%

Hispanic:

39.8%

African American:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details pvONLINE 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 52.11. (See more...)

Compare Details pvONLINE 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 33.97. (See more...)

Compare Details pvONLINE 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 41.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at pvONLINE 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 pvONLINE has the largest alternative school student body size in the Paradise Valley Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Hispanic (39.8%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at pvONLINE is 13.4, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District! (See more...)

Compare pvONLINE employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at pvONLINE is $8,729, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

pvONLINE was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2013	94.79	3^rd	1158	99.7%
2022	54.71	391^st	1000	60.9%
2023	52.11	522^nd	1245	58.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.56	19^th	820	97.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.40	264^th	824	68.0%
2023	52.46	500^th	1219	59.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.25	479^th	1216	60.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.55	562^nd	1170	52.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	64.19	237^th	800	70.4%
2023	39.90	614^th	1024	40.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2013	94.79	2^nd	787	99.7%
2023	33.97	505^th	854	40.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.36	34^th	363	90.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.14	267^th	494	46.0%
2023	34.89	471^st	806	41.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.81	250^th	476	47.5%
2023	36.07	453^rd	810	44.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.63	395^th	760	48.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.99	330^th	446	26.0%
2023	25.82	523^rd	675	22.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2013	48.94	253^rd	491	48.5%
2015	24.10	207^th	261	20.7%
2016	41.29	189^th	406	53.4%
2017	38.18	201^st	416	51.7%
2018	40.58	192^nd	420	54.3%
2022	66.86	112^th	464	75.9%
2023	41.59	234^th	469	50.1%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.00	110^th	282	61.0%
2023	30.80	143^rd	199	28.1%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.75	169^th	253	33.2%
2023	82.26	30^th	347	91.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	43.57	160^th	354	54.8%
2022	62.68	115^th	456	74.8%
2023	39.13	223^rd	406	45.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	30.94	217^th	370	41.4%
2022	65.80	114^th	455	74.9%
2023	37.50	246^th	429	42.7%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.24	108^th	238	54.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at pvONLINE

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 high school Hispanic students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.09	180^th	311	42.1%
2022	32.50	254^th	441	42.4%
2023	28.40	259^th	379	31.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at pvONLINE

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	27.11	209^th	291	28.2%
2022	66.63	98^th	409	76.0%
2023	39.28	229^th	371	38.3%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	4	0	0	1	2	0	0	7
2012	36	1	0	13	2	0	1	53
2013	38	0	0	13	2	0	0	53
2014	24	0	0	2	2	0	1	29
2015	24	1	0	12	4	0	0	41
2016	48	1	0	15	4	0	6	74
2017	58	0	4	25	1	0	4	92
2018	55	3	5	18	2	0	2	85
2019	46	6	5	23	2	0	3	85
2020	73	3	5	38	0	0	6	125
2021	503	35	22	233	11	3	46	853
2022	207	30	15	132	6	1	23	414
2023	154	28	10	143	5	1	18	359

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 pvONLINE

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	7	n/a	n/a	0
2012	53	2.0	26.5	24.5
2013	53	12.5	4.2	n/a
2014	29	12.6	2.3	n/a
2015	41	14.0	2.9	n/a
2016	74	14.0	5.2	n/a
2017	92	13.1	7.0	5.4
2018	85	13.6	6.2	n/a
2019	85	12.9	6.5	n/a
2020	125	13.0	9.5	4.8
2021	853	35.1	24.2	n/a
2022	414	20.8	19.8	n/a
2023	359	26.6	13.4	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 pvONLINE

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	7	n/a	n/a	0
2012	53	2.0	26.5	24.5
2013	53	12.5	4.2	n/a
2014	29	12.6	2.3	n/a
2015	41	14.0	2.9	n/a
2016	74	14.0	5.2	n/a
2017	92	13.1	7.0	5.4
2018	85	13.6	6.2	n/a
2019	85	12.9	6.5	n/a
2020	125	13.0	9.5	4.8
2021	853	35.1	24.2	n/a
2022	414	20.8	19.8	n/a
2023	359	26.6	13.4	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 pvONLINE

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	$81 (0.4%)	$51 (0.3%)	$213 (1.1%)	$17,550 (91.9%)	$1,407 (7.4%)	$18,957 (99.3%)	$19,089
2020	$00 (0.0%)	n/a	n/a	$14,558 (88.1%)	$1,972 (11.9%)	$16,530 (100.0%)	$16,530
2021	$2,538 (47.9%)	$01 (0.0%)	$5,078 (95.8%)	$2,389 (45.1%)	$372 (7.0%)	$2,761 (52.1%)	$5,301
2022	$341 (3.9%)	$468 (5.4%)	$1,151 (13.2%)	$7,343 (84.1%)	$576 (6.6%)	$7,919 (90.7%)	$8,729

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on pvONLINE

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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	359	322.4%
African American	6	28	366.7%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	23	143	521.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	46	154	234.8%
Two or More Races	3	18	500%

Schools Near pvONLINE

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th 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
pvONLINE	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	15002 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 449-2450	359	27	13.4		154 (42.9%)	28 (7.8%)	143 (39.8%)	10 (2.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)								(n/a)							41.0								$8,729	$341	$469	$1,151	$7,343	$576	$7,919
Roadrunner School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	16428 N 21st St.	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-2600	243	56	4.3	31.7%	109 (44.9%)	12 (4.9%)	86 (35.4%)	17 (7.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Sweetwater Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	4215 E Andora Dr	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-2300	187	39	4.7	47.6%	66 (35.3%)	10 (5.3%)	98 (52.4%)	3 (1.6%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)							17.0									$00			$00
Vista Peak	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	19825 N 15th Ave	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-3900	57	11	5.0	63.2%	36 (63.2%)	5 (8.8%)	13 (22.8%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)															$39,957	$1,392	$65	$2,849	$37,815	$685	$38,500
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	20402 N 15th Ave	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 445-4992	283	28	10.1		176 (62.2%)	13 (4.6%)	61 (21.6%)	11 (3.9%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)								(n/a)				75.0	75.0	58.0	46.0				49.0	43.0	52.0	35.0	$5,024	$90	$00	$180	$4,860	$73	$4,933
ASDB - Phoenix Day School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7654 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85021	Maricopa County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 771-5400	228				40 (17.5%)	19 (8.3%)	148 (64.9%)	4 (1.8%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)
ASDB - Region 2	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103	Phoenix	85021	Maricopa County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 770-3458	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New World Educational Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5818 N 7th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	New World Educational Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 238-9577	176			47.2%	6 (3.4%)	10 (5.7%)	154 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)													48.0			$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	16648 N 94th St	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 776-0413	1,059				726 (68.6%)	8 (0.8%)	121 (11.4%)	112 (10.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (8.3%)								(n/a)	73.0	80.0	65.0					75.0	73.0	59.0						$00			$00
AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1333 W Camelback Rd	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	The Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 532-0100	104			65.4%	16 (15.4%)	20 (19.2%)	50 (48.1%)	7 (6.7%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)								(n/a)															$12,201	$1,559	$1,491	$4,609	$4,647	$4,504	$9,151

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