For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 83 students in Maricopa County Regional School District (4234). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
83 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30% has increased from 1% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Graduation Rate
30%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
72%
48%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
9%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $62,289 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $63,614 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$62,289
$11,421
Spending / Student
$63,614
$11,323
Best Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Continued Hope High Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6629 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 452-4700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2613 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85061
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85061
(602) 452-4700
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)?
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) manages 3 public schools serving 83 students.
What is the rank of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)?
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) is ranked #429 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)?
72% of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)?
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $63,614 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
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