Serving 759 students in grades 5-12, Arizona School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Arizona School For The Arts's student population of 759 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Stumpy The Pigeon
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona School For The Arts is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona School For The Arts's ranking?
Arizona School For The Arts is ranked #349 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona School For The Arts often compared to?
Arizona School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Arts Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Arizona School For The Arts?
759 students attend Arizona School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arizona School For The Arts students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Arizona School For The Arts offer ?
Arizona School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona School For The Arts part of?
Arizona School For The Arts is part of Arizona School For The Arts (4345) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona School For The Arts located?
Arizona School For The Arts is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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