Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf's student population of 215 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf is 0.55, 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
#1910 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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 Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf's ranking?
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf is ranked #1910 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf often compared to?
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deafis often viewed alongside schools like Amy L. Houston Academy, Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf?
215 students attend Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf offer ?
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf part of?
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf is part of Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (6393) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf located?
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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