Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools district contains a single public charter high school, the Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school's student population is predominantly Native American at 86.3%, with 13.7% Hispanic students.

The Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy appears to be struggling academically, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments, high dropout rates, and poor graduation rates compared to the state average. Despite the high per-student spending of $45,780, which is well above the state average, the school is not translating that investment into improved student outcomes. This suggests potential issues with the school's educational model, resources, or implementation.

The combination of low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high poverty levels (as indicated by free/reduced lunch eligibility) suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in serving its student population effectively. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and support systems would be necessary to identify potential areas for improvement and better serve the needs of its students.