Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Young Scholars Academy 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 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Young Scholars Academy's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Young Scholars Academy 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 Young Scholars Academy is 0.47, 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
#389 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 Young Scholars Academy's ranking?
Young Scholars Academy is ranked #389 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Young Scholars Academy often compared to?
Young Scholars Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Star Academy, Camp Mohave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy?
410 students attend Young Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Young Scholars Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Young Scholars Academy offer ?
Young Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Scholars Academy part of?
Young Scholars Academy is part of Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) School District.
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