Is Phoenix Coding Academy a good school?

Phoenix Coding Academy ranks 50 th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Phoenix Coding Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Phoenix Coding Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Coding Academy?

Students at Phoenix Coding Academy are 59% Hispanic, 24% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Phoenix Coding Academy

Summary:

Phoenix Coding Academy is a public high school serving 276 students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, Arizona, which is part of the Phoenix Union High School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 58% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44% in mathematics, compared to 18% and 12% for the district, respectively.

Phoenix Coding Academy maintains a high 96.9% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly in the state for the performance of African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Special Education students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and English Language Learners. Over the past few years, the school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, from 97th out of 285 high schools in 2018-2019 to 36th out of 469 high schools in 2022-2023, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Phoenix Coding Academy outperforms nearby schools like Central High School and PXU City in most metrics, it faces competition from charter schools like Phoenix College Preparatory Academy and Madison Highland Prep, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, Phoenix Coding Academy is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies in supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1900

(602) 764-5700

District: Phoenix Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,718

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.4%

White:

23.6%

African American:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Coding Academy ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2^nd among 16 ranked high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix Coding 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 (59.4%), White (23.6%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Coding Academy is 15.6, which is the 3^rd best among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Phoenix Coding Academy employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Coding Academy is $10,718, which is the 5^th highest among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix Coding Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Coding Academy 50^th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Phoenix Coding Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

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Phoenix Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union High School District 256^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	54.86	97^th	285	66.0%
2021	80.09	88^th	509	82.7%
2022	80.38	62^nd	464	86.6%
2023	90.91	36^th	469	92.3%
2024	77.71	50^th	270	81.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%
2022	31.73	183^rd	282	35.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.46	1^st	24	95.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.02	14^th	380	96.3%
2023	93.00	18^th	172	89.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.40	17^th	253	93.3%
2022	92.66	14^th	168	91.7%
2023	98.13	8^th	347	97.7%
2024	94.63	10^th	172	94.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.50	10^th	150	93.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	57.26	115^th	354	67.5%
2021	59.34	159^th	492	67.7%
2022	77.34	66^th	456	85.5%
2023	71.53	92^nd	406	77.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.97	62^nd	370	83.2%
2019	57.38	71^st	238	70.2%
2021	82.09	69^th	492	86.0%
2022	79.92	70^th	455	84.6%
2023	92.06	32^nd	429	92.5%
2024	75.91	50^th	219	77.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	50.33	137^th	231	40.7%
2022	69.57	69^th	238	71.0%
2023	43.16	90^th	146	38.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.18	15^th	301	95.0%
2023	90.54	12^th	201	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	75.81	37^th	311	88.1%
2019	63.70	45^th	183	75.4%
2021	84.01	48^th	479	90.0%
2022	81.08	55^th	441	87.5%
2023	92.70	18^th	379	95.3%
2024	81.66	27^th	170	84.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.92	16^th	255	93.7%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.12	36^th	129	72.1%

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Rank History for White students at Phoenix Coding Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.52	36^th	291	87.6%
2019	69.76	40^th	217	81.6%
2021	89.37	39^th	448	91.3%
2022	70.16	88^th	409	78.5%
2023	92.34	24^th	371	93.5%

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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
2017	19	1	2	54	4	0	4	84
2018	41	11	2	112	7	0	6	179
2019	75	21	3	144	9	0	14	266
2020	88	26	7	167	10	0	19	317
2021	85	25	10	164	8	1	15	308
2022	64	17	9	159	6	1	12	268
2023	65	23	8	164	4	1	11	276

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 Phoenix Coding Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	84	7.0	12.0	69
2018	179	13.0	13.7	71.5
2019	266	15.5	17.1	71.4
2020	317	19.5	16.2	71.9
2021	308	20.5	15.0	71.8
2022	268	16.5	16.2	71.6
2023	276	17.6	15.6	71.7

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 Phoenix Coding Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	84	7.0	12.0	69
2018	179	13.0	13.7	71.5
2019	266	15.5	17.1	71.4
2020	317	19.5	16.2	71.9
2021	308	20.5	15.0	71.8
2022	268	16.5	16.2	71.6
2023	276	17.6	15.6	71.7

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 Phoenix Coding 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	$286 (2.4%)	$281 (2.4%)	$853 (7.2%)	$9,153 (77.5%)	$2,087 (17.7%)	$11,239 (95.2%)	$11,807
2020	$401 (3.4%)	$517 (4.4%)	$1,319 (11.2%)	$9,213 (78.0%)	$1,688 (14.3%)	$10,901 (92.2%)	$11,818
2021	$1,362 (7.8%)	$1,488 (8.5%)	$4,212 (24.1%)	$9,678 (55.4%)	$4,927 (28.2%)	$14,605 (83.7%)	$17,454
2022	$773 (7.2%)	$298 (2.8%)	$1,845 (17.2%)	$8,700 (81.2%)	$947 (8.8%)	$9,647 (90.0%)	$10,718

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Coding Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 469 High schools	26.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	276	3.8%
African American	21	23	9.5%
American Indian	9	4	55.6%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	144	164	13.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	75	65	13.3%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.4%	71.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Phoenix Coding 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
Phoenix Coding Academy	Public	9-12	4445 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-5700	276	18	15.6	71.7%	65 (23.6%)	23 (8.3%)	164 (59.4%)	8 (2.9%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	77.7	50^th of 270 public high schools	81.5%		90.9	36^th of 469 public high schools	92.3%	14	58.0	44.0	54.0	$10,718	$773	$298	$1,845	$8,700	$947	$9,647
PXU City	Public	9-12	4502 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 764-1100	52				5 (9.6%)	8 (15.4%)	38 (73.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Phoenix Educator Preparatory	Public	9-12	4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 764-1051	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-7500	1,901	116	16.4	92.0%	116 (6.1%)	290 (15.3%)	1,280 (67.3%)	44 (2.3%)	119 (6.3%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (2.6%)	11.7	256^th of 270 public high schools	5.2%		26.9	328^th of 469 public high schools	30.1%	72	15.0	9.0	10.0	$9,506	$972	$176	$2,120	$7,559	$799	$8,358
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona	Public, Charter	9-12	715 W. Mariposa St.	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	CPLC Community Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 288-4518	74			87.8%	7 (9.5%)	5 (6.8%)	57 (77.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
International Commerce High School - Phoenix	Public, Charter	9-12	5201 N 7th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	International Commerce Secondary Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 317-5900	200				12 (6.0%)	23 (11.5%)	153 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)				$9,900	$1,202	$126	$2,530	$4,975	$3,598	$8,572
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3310 N 10th Ave	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 285-7998	243			57.6%	18 (7.4%)	13 (5.3%)	195 (80.2%)	7 (2.9%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	45.7	130^th of 270 public high schools	51.9%		76.5	89^th of 469 public high schools	81.0%	41	41.0	36.0	24.0		$00			$00
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus	Public, Charter	5-12	4125 N. 14th Street	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 882-5544	241			50.6%	78 (32.4%)	10 (4.1%)	124 (51.5%)	10 (4.1%)	9 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4125 N 14th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 882-5544	40				17 (42.5%)	4 (10.0%)	16 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Madison Highland Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1431 E. Campbell Ave	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Madison Highland Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 745-3800	456			35.7%	157 (34.4%)	19 (4.2%)	240 (52.6%)	9 (2.0%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	63.4	83^rd of 270 public high schools	69.3%		80.5	74^th of 469 public high schools	84.2%	9	44.0	50.0	35.0		$00			$00

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