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Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics

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Summary

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona that serves 173 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Arizona high schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 51st out of 469 Arizona high schools and received a 4-star rating. The school's performance is particularly impressive for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking 9th out of 379 Arizona high schools for Hispanic students and 27th out of 406 for female students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the state average.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as ThrivePoint High School at Grovers, ThrivePoint Online High School, and Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores. This suggests the school is providing a higher-quality educational experience for its diverse student population, which is 61.27% White, 25.43% Hispanic, 5.78% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

173
Students ?
n/a
Student/teacher ratio ?
38.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2820 W Kelton Ln
       Phoenix, AZ  85053-3028

(602) 266-4278

District: Edkey Inc. dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Hispanic:
25.4%
African American:
5.8%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2013 → 89th in 2023
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Arizona average (53% vs 31% meeting standards)
✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (77%)
✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2013
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?
This school53%
District avg53%
Arizona avg31%
Not ranked this year
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
86th of 289Edkey Inc. dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and among Arizona districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202386.951 of 46989.1%★★★★☆
202277.971 of 46484.7%★★★★☆
202173.0108 of 50978.8%★★★★☆
201963.169 of 28575.8%★★★★☆
201878.054 of 42087.1%★★★★☆
201783.442 of 41689.9%★★★★★
201671.874 of 40681.8%★★★★☆
201552.590 of 26165.5%★★★☆☆
201486.644 of 39488.8%★★★★☆
201380.783 of 49183.1%★★★★☆
201289.439 of 47191.7%★★★★★
201182.473 of 39781.6%★★★★☆
201089.639 of 40390.3%★★★★★
200972.0121 of 39569.4%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202270.553 of 30182.4%★★★★☆
202153.9103 of 30666.3%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202144.629 of 31290.7%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202391.127 of 40693.3%★★★★★
202280.357 of 45687.5%★★★★☆
202164.7133 of 49273.0%★★★★☆
201967.661 of 24775.3%★★★★☆
201869.878 of 35478.0%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202397.39 of 37997.6%★★★★★
202242.1186 of 44157.8%★★★☆☆
202163.5108 of 47977.5%★★★★☆
201866.961 of 31180.4%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202369.871 of 34779.5%★★★★☆
202247.068 of 16859.5%★★★☆☆
201874.333 of 25387.0%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202367.6113 of 42973.7%★★★★☆
202284.855 of 45587.9%★★★★☆
202179.580 of 49283.7%★★★★☆
201873.864 of 37082.7%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202133.0232 of 37438.0%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202232.4192 of 38049.5%★★☆☆☆
202131.9212 of 42249.8%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankArizona percentileRating
202372.384 of 37177.4%★★★★☆
202280.351 of 40987.5%★★★★☆
202179.466 of 44885.3%★★★★☆
201960.866 of 21769.6%★★★★☆
201872.452 of 29182.1%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Hispanic (2023)98th percentile+8 vs school
Female (2023)93rd percentile+4 vs school
English Language Learner (2021)91st percentile+12 vs school
African American (2022)82nd percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile-10 vs school
White (2023)77th percentile-12 vs school
Male (2023)74th percentile-15 vs school
Special Education (2022)49th percentile-35 vs school
Multi-racial (2021)38th percentile-41 vs school
By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?
English Language Arts69%+29 vs state
Mathematics47%+15 vs state
Science42%+20 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 6, 2015

Open Quote Withdrew from the school the minute we could. Transferred from one school to this sorry excuse for a charter and was sorely disappointed. They were going to make my daughter retake classes (putting her a year behind) that she already took. Didn't get into most of the classes she wanted- which was the whole reason we applied. Substitutes were filling in for 4 teachers and nobody knew what they were doing. Administration will make you wait for hours just to talk for 5 mins. Administration is snippy and unfriendly. Every class had a fee and students have to provide practically everything and the teachers blamed it on a low budget. The only teachers that were any good were the musical theatre and ballet ones. I do not recommend this school to ANYONE. If you want to be angry 99% of the time, pay fees at any chance they can get, and learn absolutely nothing then this is the school for you. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Open Quote I have noticed that this past year has been extra stressful on both my children. I have walked in the hallways (I am a parent helper) and hear yelling from teachers, witnessing young children being dragged out of their classrooms crying and being told to sit outside the door. I have witnessed silent lunches, I am beginning to think that this is not a healthy or productive environment for my children, and am seriously considering pulling them before the new quarter starts. What was once a nice school seems militaristic, with the principal now begging for money, sending out pleading letters.. what for? YOur class size is so misrepresented in all your ads, its not 19, 20, or even 21.. its over 30.. kids are crammed into smelly rooms, the upkeep inside is pitiful. The gossip that goes on here is so unprofessional. I have noticed a lot of thinks I just do not like anymore here.. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Open Quote I have sat back and listened to my friends bash their child's teachers. We need to take a look at the PARENTS of this school.. many have the "THEIR KID CAN DO NOT WRONG" Syndrome. And what is horrid, is they way that they treat teachers. They go over the teacher's heads, right to administration, they constantly are rude and nasty to the teachers, and guess what.. YOUR CHILD does NOT turn in the work, lies to teachers, Lies to YOU, and in all reality.. Parents,, who is being hurt by your actions? YOUR CHILD.. they see how you bully, they see that they can do anything they want because they also threaten,, "wait until my dad talks to the principal.. I won't have to sit here, do this work, stay on Fridays (even though I did not do the work..), etc.. Parents. put on your big kid panties.. stop fueling the fires, and have your kid take responsibility for his actions.. THEN LOOK IN THE MIRROR and take responsibility for YOUR OWN! Parents.. YOU get a FAILING grade for attitude. support, and for thinking your are THE BOMB>> Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Open Quote I have sat back and listened to my friends bash their child's teachers. We need to take a look at the PARENTS of this school.. many have the "THEIR KID CAN DO NOT WRONG" Syndrome. And what is horrid, is they way that they treat teachers. They go over the teacher's heads, right to administration, they constantly are rude and nasty to the teachers, and guess what.. YOUR CHILD does NOT turn in the work, lies to teachers, Lies to YOU, and in all reality.. Parents,, who is being hurt by your actions? YOUR CHILD.. they see how you bully, they see that they can do anything they want because they also threaten,, "wait until my dad talks to the principal.. I won't have to sit here, do this work, stay on Fridays (even though I did not do the work..), etc.. Parents. put on your big kid panties.. stop fueling the fires, and have your kid take responsibility for his actions.. THEN LOOK IN THE MIRROR and take responsibility for YOUR OWN! Parents.. YOU get a FAILING grade for attitude. support, and for thinking your are THE BOMB>> Close Quote




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Students at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics.


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