Arts Academy At South Mountain serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
41%
6%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arts Academy At South Mountain?
141 students attend Arts Academy At South Mountain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arts Academy At South Mountain students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Arts Academy At South Mountain offer ?
Arts Academy At South Mountain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arts Academy At South Mountain part of?
Arts Academy At South Mountain is part of P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) School District.
Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.