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Phoenix Advantage Charter School (Closed 2023)

3738 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Phoenix Advantage Charter School 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(21-22)
10-14%
35%
10-14%
40%
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
21%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Phoenix Advantage Charter School Inc. (4338) School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Advantage Charter School?
190 students attend Phoenix Advantage Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Phoenix Advantage Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Phoenix Advantage Charter School offer ?
Phoenix Advantage Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Advantage Charter School part of?
Phoenix Advantage Charter School is part of Phoenix Advantage Charter School Inc. (4338) School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Advantage Charter School located?
Phoenix Advantage Charter School is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.

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