Summary
Ombudsman - Charter Metro is a public charter high school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 232 students. Despite being part of the Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd. district, which is ranked 495 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 0-star rating, the school itself has consistently underperformed academically compared to its peers.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro has struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Arizona high schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 2-5% of 11th-grade students were proficient in science, English language arts, and math, compared to state averages of 22-40%. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 12.5% to 27.8% in recent years, much lower than the state and district averages, and it has had high dropout rates ranging from 13.6% to 30.6%. In comparison, nearby schools like Cortez High School, Glenview College Preparatory High School, and North Pointe Preparatory have significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall state rankings.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and English language learners at Ombudsman - Charter Metro, as well as its low funding (around $5,400 per student) compared to the Glendale Union High School District average, may contribute to the school's academic struggles. Despite being in operation for over a decade, Ombudsman - Charter Metro has not shown significant improvement in its performance, and its diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic and African American enrollment, suggests the need for targeted support and resources to address the specific needs of this community.
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